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Lake Guntersville State Park
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Lake Guntersville State Park Sun Set at the Boat Docks © kevin johnson
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
Lake Guntersville State Park © Steve Grochowsky
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LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK
LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK
1155 Lodge Dr
Guntersville, Alabama   35976
(lat:34.3896 lon:-86.2039) map location

Phone: (256) 571-5440
Toll Free: 800-252-7275
Reservations: 256-571-5455
Email: park email button icon
In the Tennessee Valley, overlooking the majestic 69,000-acre Guntersville Reservoir, this park ranges over 6,000 acres of natural woodlands. The park has an 18-hole championship golf course, a beach complex, fishing center, hiking trails, nature programs and a day-use area. Modern campground and lakeview cottages on the lake, coupled with a resort lodge on the pinnacle of Taylor Mountain, and chalets on the ridge-tops provide a selection of overnight accommodations beyond comparison.

Looking for a place to have a meeting? Lake Guntersville Resort State Park provides a massive resort inn, restaurant and convention complex (currently under renovation) perfect for your association's next state or regional meeting. It has meeting facilities large enough to accommodate a banquet or opening session, along with smaller breakout rooms. The magnificent view of Lake Guntersville from atop Taylor Mountain will provide an experience not soon to be forgotten. This park ranks as a total recreational resort.
History of the Area
Established in 1974, the park is located along the banks of Tennessee River's largest lake. It spans over 6,000 acres. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built many facilities during the Great Depression era.

In its early years, it was primarily a recreational area for fishing and boating enthusiasts due to Guntersville Lake's rich biodiversity. Over time, camping grounds were added with modern amenities attracting more visitors.

The park suffered significant damage from tornadoes in April 2011 but has since been restored and improved upon by state authorities.

Cabins
We have 15 lake-view cottages with a capacity of 1-6 people each. They are equipped with a sitting room with cable TV and DVD player, kitchen, two baths, and two bedrooms with one King bed and two Double beds. The cabins sit nestled near the banks of the Guntersville Reservoir among a forest of pines and hardwoods. They are perfect for a quiet retreat, family reunions, and other special events.Check in at 4 p.m.Check out at 11 a.m.All rates are subject to 12% lodging tax.Rates are subject to change without notice.No Pets Allowed, except in the 2 designated pet-friendly cabins. Request these units when making reservations.Three (3) night minimum required for major holiday weekends. Reservations must be reserved with a credit card or payment for first nights received within ten days from date reservation is made with balance due on arrival. We do not post charges to a credit card when reservation is made. Payment is due upon your arrival. Cancellation or reservation change must be made 72 hours prior to arrival for deposit refund, not applicable in group or convention reservations.Help us to better serve you by having the following ready upon your arrival: your method of payment, the make of your vehicle, and your tag number. Reservations accepted for type of accommodation only ? not specific units. Handicapped accommodations are available upon request and per availability. All charges are payable by cash or credit card (VISA, Master Card & American Express).
Cottages
We have a total of 20 chalets that rest on the pinnacle of Taylor Mountain. Enjoy majestic views of the 69,000-acre Guntersville Reservoir. Relax on the wraparound porch with a cup of coffee and watch as deer graze near the edge of the woods within feet of your chalet. Explore the park on numerous hiking trails. Go birdwatching. Or just sit back, relax, and unwind while enjoying the quiet solitude of Lake Guntersville State Park.

There are 18 chalets that sleep 1-6 people. Each chalet is equipped with a living room with fireplace *, cable TV and DVD player, kitchen, bath, and two bedrooms. One bedroom has a King bed and one has two Double beds.

We also have two handicap accessible chalets which are equipped with one King and one Double bed or two Double beds.

*All chalet fireplaces are currently out of operation and may remain so throughout this winter season. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Check in at 4 p.m. Check out at 11 a.m. All rates are subject to 12% lodging tax. Rates are subject to change without notice. No Pets allowed, with the exception of service animals, and in our pet friendly units. Three (3) night minimum required for major holiday weekends. Reservations must be reserved with a credit card or payment for first night stay received within 10 days from date reservation is made with balance due on arrival. We do not post charges to a credit card when reservations are made. Payment in full is due upon your arrival. Cancellation or reservation changes must be made 72 hours prior to arrival for deposit refund, not applicable in group or convention reservations. Help us to better serve you by having the following ready upon your arrival: your method of payment, the make of your vehicle, and your tag number. Reservations accepted for type of accommodation only ? not specific numbered units. Handicapped accommodations are available. All charges are payable by cash or credit card (VISA, Master Card & American Express are accepted).
Camping
Situated within the pine studded woodlands and adjacent to the reservoir shoreline are 321 improved campsites blending with the serenity of nature. Ranging from the primitive to the modern, complete with utilities, the sites vary to suit nearly every taste. Various campground conveniences include utility connections, tables, grills, bathhouses, hot showers, a country store, and play areas.

Located on the campground is a Nature Center with a Naturalist on duty to provide interesting programs.

Sunbathers and water enthusiasts will enjoy the beach complex with Beach Pavilion adjacent to the campground.
Lodge
The Lake Guntersville Resort State Park Lodge featuring Hotel Rooms & Suites is now open! Make plans to spend some time in our newly renovated facilities and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer at beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Our bluffside rooms offer spectacular views of the 69,000-acre Guntersville Reservoir. Bluffside Standard Room with anexcellent view of the Guntersville Reservoir. All hotel rooms and suites, as well as the Lodge, are NON-SMOKING facilities. Each hotel and suite has in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities include hair dryer, coffee and coffee pot, TV and DVD player, iron and ironing board.

The Riverview Hospitality Suite contains: One room with a small sink, one bath with a shower (no tub), and a large room with two sleeper sofas, various tables and chairs. This room has two adjoining Bluffside Standard rooms, each with two queen beds, chair and ottoman. The adjoining rooms are individually priced as Bluffside Standard Rooms.

Four (4) of these six Queen Suites do not have an adjoining hotel room. Two of the suites do have an adjoining hotel room and are located on A-wing. The adjoining room is priced at the Bluffside Standard room rate.All Queen Suites are set up as follows: As you enter the room, you are in a small foyer with a table and wall-mounted mirror. The room to the left is a large bedroom with two queen beds, chairs, and a desk. The room to the right is a living room with a sleeper sofa. A large bathroom connects these two rooms and it has both a bathtub with shower stall and a shower and a large double sink vanity space.

The King Suites are a little smaller than the queen suites. They have a living room with a sleeper sofa and a bedroom with a king bed. The bedroom is all glass-front affording the guests a beautiful view of the 69,000- acre Guntersville Reservoir.
Meeting Rooms
Indoor Space

Whether you are looking for space for a corporate meeting, a party, wedding, family reunion, a retreat, or other event, we have just what you need. We can accommodate large to small groups and make your visit to beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park a memorable one. Review this list of meeting and banquet rooms and let us know how we can assist you in planning the best getaway for your group, family, and friends.

Outdoor Space

Price includes setups such as tables and chairs. Rooms are arranged to the customer?s specifications, within reason, with the exception of The Boardroom. This room is pre-set like a corporate boardroom in a professional business office. Rental fees are waived if a sit-down meal is served. Lake Guntersville State Park is the provider for all food services in the Lodge and meeting facilities. A list of food and beverage menus is found on our website. No food or beverages, including soft drinks and snacks, are allowed to be brought into the lodge's meeting and convention center. Amenities provided at an additional cost per item include screens, projectors, laptops, podiums, sound system, etc. Each of these rooms, with the exception of the Lower Terrace, is located in the Lodge adjacent to the hotel rooms. Azalea?s I, II, & III, and Dogwood, are located in a hallway to the left of the entrance just off the main lobby. The Grandview Ballroom is new space we acquired during renovations. The room is directly above the main dining room and has access to the upper terrace overlooking the Guntersville Reservoir. Camellia and The Boardroom are centrally located to the left of the lobby. Goldenrod is located in the far left corner of the Lodge and has access to the upper terrace. Combined, we have 13,893 square feet of meeting space! Plan your next event at beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge.
Golf Course
Golfers will enjoy the beautiful 18 hole championship golf course and pro shop at Lake Guntersville Resort State Park. The golf course has practice driving, chipping and putting facilities. In the Clubhouse you will find color TV, showers, snacks, and a supply of golfing equipment.

The golf course hosts many tournaments for schools and businesses. Call for pricing and special offseason rates.

18 hole green fee- $16.00 weekday, $18.00 weekend

9 hole green fee- $10.00

Cart fee- $10.00 per 18 holes, $5.00 per 9 holes
Boating
Town Creek Fishing Center is located on Guntersville Lake near the mouth of Town Creek on Alabama Hwy 227. Fishing services offered include a boat ramp, flat bottom boat and canoe rentals, gas pump on the water, fishing pier, fishing license, fishing tackle, supplies and artificial bait, as well as drinks and refreshments.

The Fishing Center is closed from mid-November to mid-March each year.
Fishing
Lake Guntersville is located in north Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville. Alabama's largest lake contains 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam. Free boat ramps and private marinas dot the lake's perimeter. Fishing, boating, camping, hunting and eagle watching are popular sports in the area. Eagle watching centers on Guntersville State Park and the dam during the winter, though some bald eagles stay all year. Guntersville Lake fish habitat includes milfoil and hydilla weed beds from which big bass explode on topwater baits.


Location
Lake Guntersville State Park is located near Albertville, Arab and Boaz

Picnicking
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Gunterville, the beach pavilion at Lake Guntersville State Park is a wonderful place to have a wedding, your next family reunion, company picnic, birthday party or other special event.

Sunbathers and water enthusiasts will enjoy the beach complex with Beach Pavilion adjacent to the campground.

Trails
Tom Bevill Trail

3 miles in length, this trail begins across from the Park Office on Highway 227 and encircles Ellenburg Mountain. Featuring old home sites, this trail was a 1980 YACC project.

Cutchenmine Trail

2.5 miles round trip, this trail begins near the Park Office on Highway 227. It follows an old coal mine road along Short Creek and is a good place to spot herons, wood ducks, and other waterfowl. Eagles are sometimes visible from this trail, depending on the seasons.

Moonshine Trail

1.5 miles, this trail is located near the chalets and can be entered from the park road or from directly behind the last chalet. The trail connects with the Loop Trail below the chalets and passes the old still site, crossing the park road leading to the lodge.

Lickskillet Trail

2.5 miles, this trail connects the campground to Town Creek and follows an old Indian path dating back to the early 1800's when Cherokee Indians inhabited the region. The trail comes out on Highway 227 just before the Town Creek Bridge, crossing the main park road and a service road. Large beech trees, spring wildflowers, and beautiful fall foliage makes this trail a treat year-round.

Old Lickskillet Trail

1 mile, this trail may be entered at the Seale Trail in the campground, on the park road above the campground, and on the park road at the top of the hill. It follows a rugged pioneer road with a foundation of an old log cabin visible directly above the campground.

Cave Trail

1.5 miles, this trail extends from the Tom Bevill Trail to the Loop Trail, passing a small cave. Beautiful rock formations and wild flowers linger along this path that crosses the park road. The cave is just off the road on the right side going toward the campground.

Meredith Trail

2 miles, extending from the Cascade Trail to the Town Creek Bridge and intersecting with the Lickskillet Trail. This path crosses a rocky stream and skirts the outer regions of the golf course.

Cascade Trail

1 mile, access to this trail is gained just inside the park's entrance at the 35 mph sign as well as on the back side of the Nature Trail across from the Lodge. This path follows a natural watershed with large boulders, pools of water, cliffs, and wild azaleas, and offers marvelous views from the trails edge.

Lodge Trail

1 mile, this trail begins at the Lodge's playground and descends to the campground. It runs into the Lickskillet Trail directly above the campground. Deer are often seen along this trail.

Seale's Trail

2 miles, this trail follows Town Creek from the bridge at Highway 227 to the campground. It offers gorgeous fall color with a vast array of maple, hickory, and beech trees. Named for Rex and Ruth Seale, this couple worked hard hours building our extensive trail system and have continued to mark and maintain trails through the years.

Terrell Trail

2 miles, this trail begins on the left side of the road near the campground at a yellow sign post. It leads to the Tom Bevill Trail on a closed road and then forks. One direction leads to the old King's Chapel Cemetery. The other direction is not as difficult a path and follows an old road that goes by unique formations and the old Terrell home-place.

Golf Course Loop

3.5 miles, this trail follows the circumference of the golf course. This trail begins across the street from the Lodge and ends at the Lodge playground. It winds around the mountain, crossing a small stream.
Area Attractions
Lake Guntersville Resort State Park is many attractions within one place. Fishing from our 69,000-acre lake, hiking miles of trails, enjoying interpretive programs, relaxing in a lakeside cottage or mountain top chalet, kicking back by the fire in our lakeside campground, taking to the greens on our 18-hole championship golf course, is just a sampling of things to do while visiting this paradise of nature.



Those venturing outside of the park during their visit will want to include these attractions in their travel itinerary of things to see and do:

Buck's Pocket State Park is located within 30 minutes of Guntersville by following Alabama Highway 227 South towards Grove Oak. Follow the brown State Park signs to the park. Here one will enjoy hiking trails, majestic views from scenic overlooks into a deep canyon, fly fishing from the banks of Town Creek, and much more.

Buck's Pocket State Park

High Falls Park is located in the NW corner of DeKalb County in Geraldine and is within 30 minutes of Guntersville State Park. It is easily found by following Alabama Highway 227 South. A green sign marks the entrance to this amazing waterfalls and day use park. Enthusiasts will enjoy whitewater rafting and fly fishing from Town Creek, hiking, and spectacular scenery.

High Falls Park in Geraldine

Boaz, named after a biblical character in the book of Ruth, is home to more than 100 Outlet Stores. Boaz is located within 30 minutes of Guntersville Resort State Park.

Cathedral Caverns State Park is one of the finest show caves in the United States. Cathedral Caverns is located within 40 minutes of Guntersville State Park by following AL Hwy. 227 North to Hwy. 431 North. Turn right off of 431 at the brown state park sign in Grant.

Downtown Guntersville offers unique gift shops, history and museums, miles of shoreline along the Tennessee River, and a variety of eateries.

Huntsville Area Attractions are within 1 hour of Guntersville State Park. They include the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Early Works, Sci-Quest, Monte Sano State Park, the Burritt Museum and much more. Follow Alabama Highway 227 North to Highway 431 North into Huntsville.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 23 awsome place by paul
park review stars; one to five we rented a bass boay for 1/2 day with my son in law and grandson and had a wonderfull time. the staff was very helpfull and kind.
May 31 excelent time away by Joseph M. Benson
park review stars; one to five Family has been several times and it is great place to relax and get away for some fun fishing, swimming, and eating.We all loved it.
June 3 Best park ever. by Debbie Creager
park review stars; one to five We have visited this park numerous times over the years and have spent vacations, even a month at a time. The employees and volunteers are great, the atmosphere is so relaxing, the beauty is unbelievable and, for nature lovers, it is the place to be. We have watched breathtaking sunsets over the water, enjoyed catching fish in the huge Lake Guntersville, walked some of the lovely trails and relaxed at a wonderful campfire. I recommend Lake Guntersville State Park for weekend getaways, vacations and day outings. It has something for everybody. Love it. :-)
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Directions
By land the park is only six miles northeast of Guntersville on Highway 227. Guntersville may be entered via highways 431, 79 and 69.

From Birmingham, take I-59 N to Hwy 431 in Attalla. Follow Hwy 431 to Guntersville. Once in Guntersville, turn right onto Hwy 227 N and follow it straight to the park.

From Atlanta, take I-20 W to Hwy 431 in Anniston. Take Hwy 431 N to Gunterville and turn right on Hwy227 N straight out to the park.

From Huntsville, take Hwy 431 S to Guntersville, turn left on Hwy 227 N to the park.

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