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Located a short drive from Rogersville, Alabama is the Joe Wheeler State Park. Open from 7am until sundown each day, this park offers more than just a few campsites for those passing through. With restaurants, a resort lodge, cabins, business facilities, a marina on Wheeler Lake, picnic facilities and more, this Alabama State Park is more a resort than an outdoor adventure.

At the center of Joe Wheeler State Park is Wheeler Lake. Many of the visitors to the park aim their vacation plans on the time they will spend on the lake. Facilities are available for those who want to glide across the waters with only the wind in their sails, as well as those who prefer a little bit of speed to their lake adventure. Fishing is phenomenal on the lake nearly 365 days a year, making this a prime place for the fisherman in us all.

If you are bringing along children, they will be able to enjoy their time at the park as well. The Lakeside Cottages are quaint little spots available for daily and weekly rental. These cottages offer all of the amenities of home with the adventure of the state park facilities just a short distance from the cottage. Most parents understand how important it is to give their children the gift of the outdoors and keep them happy during nap time as well. These cottages offer the best of both worlds.

Kids also love the fact that fishing is a year round sport. Grab a pole, stick it in the water and wait. Even the smallest of children can learn quickly and bring home the dinner.

Joe Wheeler State Park is a tranquil park located in a secluded part of Alabama. When planning your next vacation, whether with a group of friends or with kids, Alabama State Parks, such as Joe Wheeler State Park, bring new light to the vacation experience. Going green never looked so good.

Joe Wheeler State Park
4403 McLean Dr.
Rogersville, AL 35652
256-247-5466
1-800-ALAPARK (1-800-252-7275)

Official Email: JoeWheeler.Park@dcnr.alabama.gov
Official Website: http://www.alapark.com/JoeWheeler/
Official Website- AL State Parks – http://www.alapark.com/
Official Website- AL Dept of Conservation – http://www.outdooralabama.com/
AL State Parks – http://www.stateparks.com/al.html
Joe Wheeler State Park on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wheeler_State_Park