Wind Creek State Park
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Wind Creek State Park is a state park
in Alabama
. The 1445 acres (5.8 km²) park is located in the 41000 acres (165.9 km²) clear-water reservoir called Lake Martin
. Wind Creek is the largest state owned park in the United States. It contains over 600 camping sites, and 7 cabins that are available year around. They are also a number of islands just off the shore-line that are available to camp out on. Wind Creek offers sights, attractions, and events year around. Wind Creek is located near other state parks such as Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
and Cheaha State Park
.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. The 1445 acres (5.8 km²) park is located in the 41000 acres (165.9 km²) clear-water reservoir called Lake Martin
Lake Martin
Lake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa counties in Alabama. It is a 44,000-acre lake with over 750 miles of wooded shoreline. An artificial reservoir, Lake Martin was formed by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. The Martin Dam powerhouse is used to generate...
. Wind Creek is the largest state owned park in the United States. It contains over 600 camping sites, and 7 cabins that are available year around. They are also a number of islands just off the shore-line that are available to camp out on. Wind Creek offers sights, attractions, and events year around. Wind Creek is located near other state parks such as Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a U.S. National Military Park managed by the National Park Service that is the site of the last battle of the Creek War on March 27, 1814. General Andrew Jackson's Tennessee militia, aided by the 39th U.S...
and Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park is a state park in Alabama, located in northern Clay and southwestern Cleburne counties. Park facilities include a lodge, restaurant, general store, campsites, hiking trails , and other amenities...
.
Attractions
There are many different attractions at Wind Creek. Wind Creek offers swimming, boating, fishing, and playgrounds. Wind Creek puts on several different events throughout the year.- Fishing - Wind Creek holds a number of fishing tournaments such as American Bass Angler Association Fishing Tournament, Georgia Glenn AT&T Pioneer Fishing Tournament, and many others.
- Events - They hold many other events such as Indian festivals and skiing/wake-boarding shows.
- Playgrounds and activities - The park itself contains six playgrounds and a number of other sights such as a lighthouse. Several children's activities, such as crafts, are sometimes available.
- GeocachingGeocachingGeocaching is an outdoor sporting activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", anywhere in the world....
- There are also a number of geocaches around Wind Creek on Lake MartinLake MartinLake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa counties in Alabama. It is a 44,000-acre lake with over 750 miles of wooded shoreline. An artificial reservoir, Lake Martin was formed by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. The Martin Dam powerhouse is used to generate...
. - Hiking and biking - Wind Creek has two hiking trails for a total of 8 miles (12.9 km).
- Cliff Jumping - Chimney Rock is positioned about 20 minutes south of Wind Creek and is only accessible by boat. There are many other places to cliff jump within 30 minutes of Wind Creek.
Nearby attractions
There are many different attractions within driving distance of Wind Creek, such as:- Cheaha State ParkCheaha State ParkCheaha State Park is a state park in Alabama, located in northern Clay and southwestern Cleburne counties. Park facilities include a lodge, restaurant, general store, campsites, hiking trails , and other amenities...
- The highest point in Alabama. It offers many hiking trails, geocaching spots, and scenery. - Horseshoe BendHorseshoe Bend National Military ParkHorseshoe Bend National Military Park is a U.S. National Military Park managed by the National Park Service that is the site of the last battle of the Creek War on March 27, 1814. General Andrew Jackson's Tennessee militia, aided by the 39th U.S...
- Horseshoe Bend has a rich heritage belonging to the Creek Indians. Here you can encounter the famous Battle of Horseshoe Bend. - Children's Harbor - The campus located 12 miles (19.3 km) south of Wind Creek is built around a New England seaside village motif and features the Plymouth Lighthouse and an early American church, Children's Chapel.
- Lake Martin Amphitheater - home of the Russell family fourth of July fireworks show. This amphitheater also contains a number of other events.