Joe Wheeler State Park

I was here for a UAB departmental retreat and was impressed with the landscape and the size of this park. I only had a few hours to explore during our downtime but I appreciated the well-​maintained lakeview trails. That being said, a few more signs would have been helpful for those not carrying a smart phone or map. I ended up stringing up a hammock in one of the small coves and enjoying an afternoon siesta… so serene!

My husband and I came here for a weekend trip. We opted to stay in a cottage by the lake so we could fish and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The cottage was very pretty. It was clean and furnished nicely. The beds were more comfortable than Guntersville State park cabins but still not like being at home. The cottage was large enough for 6 – 8 people.
Loved the back porch with rockers. It had a wonderful view of the lake. We also enjoyed the pier for fishing but the walk down to the pier was quite steep on a rocky trail.
There were families of deer everywhere and they were such a joy to watch.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and it offered the relaxation we needed! It’s a beautiful park and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a mini vaca away from the hustle and bustle of typical tourist towns.

I rented a cottage at Joe Wheeler state park. It was on the river. It was the best I have stayed at in Alabama. The cottages are 1 year old. They had cable, DVD player, very nice kitchen and bedrooms and bathroom. The ac was great too. They also have a pier where you can fish and you could rent a pontoon boat. The pool at the lodge was nice. The only thing that wasn’t so great was the beach. The bathroom at the beach was dirty. I would recommend it.

Sugar Bear and I stayed here a few years ago during one of our trips to Rogersville. We were pleasantly surprised! It is a rustic lodge with spacious, clean accommodations. Our suite had a mini kitchen in it.
During our stay, the lodge was pretty crowded due to the huge fishing tournament. It was a really fun place to stay though!
Highly recommended.