3. Go camping
WIND CREEK STATE PARK
Lake Martin
One of the country's largest state-owned
campgrounds rests on the shoreline of Lake Martin –
Wind Creek State Park, stretching over 1,445 scenic
acres. Offering 586 campsites with water and electricity
and seven cabins, this place books fast, especially on
holiday weekends.
"Camping here is a community thing," Park
Superintendent Bruce Adams says. "ere is plenty of
room to spread out and we offer amenities like boat slip
rentals, a boat launch and a lot of other activities."
While the park is open year-round, Wind Creek is
busiest from March through October, with a two-day
Halloween carnival each year during the third weekend
of October that features a hay ride, carnival games and
pumpkin carving. In addition to the campgrounds,
Wind Creek offers a large day-use area with a
developed beach, swimming and fishing that attracts
anglers and tournaments year-round.
"Wind Creek is a valuable part of the community
and provides great public access to the lake. It's an
incredible economic boost to the area," Adams says.
For more information about Wind Creek State Park,
visit alapark.com.
Photo courtesy of Alabama State Parks
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