Located along the west side of Guntersville City in north Alabama, this paved recreational trail runs along the shoreline of Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River. Enjoy the trail as you pass preserved historic city homes as well as great views and vistas of Lake Guntersville. Begin and end at the trailhead located on the south end of Gunter Avenue Bridge. Other recreational activities can be enjoyed as the trail passes behind the Guntersville Recreation Center.

Located inside Lake Guntersville State Park, this loop combines three trails with the Tome Bevil Trail being the center point of the route. Travel through heavily wooded areas passing old home sites, enjoy vistas of Lake Guntersville, travel along Short Creek and spot a variety of waterfowl and possibly an Eagle depending on the season. Begin on a portion of the Cave Trail after parking along Lodge Drive Road next to the Cave trail start point. Climb to the Tom Bevil Trail traveling in a clockwise fashion before taking the Cutchenmine Connector Trail as you cross AL Highway 227. Begin along the old coal mine road of the Cutchenmine Trail. When reaching the end of Cutchenmine Trail backtrack until you connect back to Tom Bevil Trail once again, finishing the in a clockwise fashion before ending back at your starting point.

Located on Lake Guntersville, this popular campground offers 113 sites for tent or trailer camping. Sites have water and electric hookups as well as picnic tables and grills. A day use area is located along the shoreline where visitors can swim and picnic. Some of the other amenities include a camp store, dock and marina.

Inside Lake Guntersville State Park you will find many trail options. Linking 4 trials, this loop gives a great perspective on what the State Park trails have to offer. Begin on King’s Chapel Trail passing the old cemetery before linking into the Terrel Trail. Loop around Graveyard Hill before reaching small cascades and a “wet weather waterfall”. Continue the climb passing a small cave on the Cascade Trail before ending the loop back to the trailhead on Waterfall Trail. Allow more time to explore the alternate split trails to see other sites along the way.

Located inside Lake Guntersville State Park, the Cutchenmine Trail follows an old coal mine road along an inlet of Lake Guntersville and Short Creek. Park up along AL HWY 227 just up the road from the park office. From here, the trail drops into the heavily wooded area along the lake where you will cross a few small bridges as the trail wraps around the base of Sand Mountain. Enjoy the vistas of the lake as well as the plant and animal life. Once coming to the trails end, retrace your steps back to the trailhead.

Located on Lake Guntersville, Riverview campground offers tent and trailer sites for short term camping. Some have partial hookups and some full hookups. Seasonal sites are also available. They have a large playground, dump stations, boat launches, swimming pier, basketball court, volleyball court, and canoes available for rent. Activities are also planned throughout the camping season. The nightly cost begins at $20 per night.

Located on the east shore of Lake Guntersville in a pine forest, this large campground offers a variety of sites for tent or trailer camping. Sites sit within walking distance to the lake and beach. Accommodations range from full hookups to primitive tent sites. There is a Nature Center with interesting programs to visit onsite. Some of the amenities include a store, playgrounds, warm showers and batthouses. Campers enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and golfing at the parks golf course.

Cathedral Caverns Campground is a small primitive campground located in the state park. There is no electricity or water hookups, but a water spigot and porta-toilets are provided. Campers come to enjoy the nearby hiking, rock climbing and to tour the amazing caverns. Inside the caverns you’ll see beautiful and impressive formations.

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains foothills, Buck’s Pocket State Park was once the home of the Cherokee Indians and also used for growing coffee and olives. The atmosphere is beautiful and they offer 24 campsites in the bottom of the canyon as well as primitive camping where horses are allowed. There is a playground and a cove for launching boats and fishing. Campers also enjoy hiking and exploring the area.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Nutty Acres Campground offers 10 sites for tent or trailer camping with a max length of 50ft. 5 sites have full hookups and restrooms/showers are available onsite. The nightly rate is $25.