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Wind Creek State Park
4325 AL Hwy 128
Alexander City, Alabama 35010
Phone: 256-329-0845
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| This park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, which is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 625 sites, many of which are waterfront sites allowing campers to fish, swim and boat right out their back door. Other facilities include a marina, campstore, fishing pier, hiking trails, playground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters. Ten camping cabins are currently under construction at Wind Creek State Park, three of which are now open to the public.
Day Use Entrance Fee:
Weekdays: $2.00 for Adults
Weekends: $3.00 for Adults
Children 6 to 11 years of age: $1.00
Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older: $1.00 |
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Fantastic place for the kids
we visited wcsp last summer for the first time and we had a blast from the beach to the fishing and all the campers were all son polite we are gonna make a return trip at least once a year maybe more i would recommend this park to anyone who just wants to get away from city life for a weekend or more...
Written by Toolman
28-Apr-2008
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A true campers dream
Written by househunter
31-Mar-2009
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Number One Park On Our List
My family stumbled up this park when we were actually trying to find somewhere to launch our boat and fish away from the muck of West Pont Lake and Lake Lanier in Georgia. We actually went tubing and noticed the Park. So we made reservations to the park and brought our boat and loved it! Great people, clean bathrooms, has a camp store, marina, etc., etc. This is just a wonderful place to camp and boat. I would recommend this to anyone! We just made reservations for this coming weekend, we try to camp here as much as possible - WE LOVE IT!!!
Written by Michelle from Corinth, GA
14-Apr-2009
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Best Family Oriented Park around,
Wonderful camp sites, fishing, swiming , hiking, plenty of room to ride bikes,boating,friendly workers at the park. Clean showers and restrooms, the park is patrolled by the park cops to make sure everyone is well. No rowdyiness allowed.
Happy Camping!
Written by Cat From AL-
14-Jun-2009
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| Camping: |
| REGISTRATIONThe camping area at Wind Creek is operated on a first come-first serve basis. Individual reservations are accepted and camper registration office hours vary. Please inquire for exact times on the day you plan to arrive. Night registration is provided after hours except major holiday weekends. The person registered must occupy the site immediately with bonafide camping equipment. Those sites not occupied will be considered vacant. Campsites are assigned during registration and no changing of sites is permitted without the permission of the registration office. Persons who deliberately occupy the wrong site or change sites without prior notification of the registration office, will be asked to leave the campground.
MOTOR BIKESOnly motor bikes with license plates and operated by a licensed driver may be operated on park roads. Helmets and shoes must be worn at all times.
GARBAGEPlease place household garbage only in dumpsters located throughout the park. Do Not leave garbage at your campsite when you leave.
VISITORSPersons visiting a registered camper must obtain a visitor?s pass from the registration office. An Entrance Fee Per Vehicle is Charged for Visitors. If there are two vehicles already at the campsite, the visitors must walk in to the site or be picked up by the camper. All non-campers must leave by 9:00 p.m.
VEHICLESAt no times may there be more than 2 vehicles at any one site. Additional vehicles must be left outside the campground.
For more information or reservations call Wind Creek State Park at (256) 329-0845 or 1800-ALA-PARK |
| Trails: |
| At Wind Creek State Park, two hiking trails offer the visitor everything from the beauty of wildflowers and blooming dogwood to white-tailed deer. The trails wind over hardwood ridges and through tall pines down the shoreline, offering spectacular views of Lake Martin.
Foot Traffic Only
CAMPFIRE TRAIL
This trail begins and ends in the northern section of the Park. Rated primarily moderate with several steep areas, this trail is approximately 1.8 miles in length and marked by a yellow trail blaze. The three connectors, blue, white and orange, are approximately 1/5 mile each. During the spring, white dogwood, buckeye and oak leaf-hydrangea paint the hardwood ridges with brilliant color. This trail traverses both mixed hardwood forest and intermittent pine. Midway up the trail, a series of rock outcroppings occurs bordered by an abundance of ferns. Toward the end of the trail, a small stream bisects the path leading south.
ALABAMA REUNION TRAIL
This moderate to difficult trail is approximately 3.8 miles in length and traverses both hardwood bottoms and pine forest. The trail is bisected by highway 128 and marked with red blaze its entire length. The trail is actually a loop with its beginning and end in close proximity. Several natural features can be noted, which include an old home site on the northern half, picturesque hardwood bottoms, stands of pine, beds of fern and an abundance of bird and animal life. The North Side is approximately 1.95 miles and the South Side is 1.8 miles. |
| Picnicking: |
| Wind Creek State Park offers the perfect setting for family recreation and relaxation. The park provides something for all ages, from fishing, picnicking and hiking to just relaxing beneath the whispering pines. Picnic tables and grills are available on a first come-first serve basis. Picnic pavilion rental is available.
Pavilion Rental: $50.00 per day |
| Boating: |
| 3 Person Yamaha Personal Water Crafts are available to rent at $85.00 for an hour, $160.00 for 2 hours, $250.00 for 4 hours, and $325.00 for 8 hours. Holds 529 pound max load. (Life Jackets Provided)
Flat bottom jon boats are available to rent at $7.50 per 1/2 day. $12.00 per 24 hours (includes life jackets and paddles)
Motorized flat bottom jon boats are available to rent at $35 per 1/2 day (4 hour minimum) and $50 per day plus a $10 fuel charge. Boats are 15 ft with 6 horse power motor (includes life jackets and paddles).
Pontoon boats are also available to rent. $200 for 8 hours, $120 for 4 hours. Rates are subject to change and there is a 4 hour minimum. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Lake Martin is located in east central Alabama about 40 miles northeast of Montgomery. This Alabama Power Company reservoir encompasses 39,100 acres and has more than 700 miles of shoreline. Numerous public access areas, marinas and Wind Creek State Park are available to facilitate boating and fishing. The water level is lowered about 10 feet each winter but most access areas are designed to accommodate this annual drawdown. More Information
Wind Creek State Park boat launch fee: $4.00
Wind Creek State Park has a 210-foot fishing pier and sells bait and tackle at the Marina Store.
Flat bottom jon boats are available to rent at $7.50 per 1/2 day. $12.00 per day (includes life jackets and paddles)
Motorized flat bottom jon boats are available to rent at $35 per 1/2 day (4 hour minimum) and $50 per day plus a $10 fuel charge. Boats are 15 ft with 6 horse power motor (includes life jackets and paddles).
Pontoon boats are also available to rent. |
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