Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness

Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness

Located 45 miles north of Birmingham, this region offers visitors a small-town atmosphere and a selection of attractions, including Ave Maria Grotto, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, and Clarkson Covered Bridge. The longest natural bridge east of the Rockies is also in this area. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available as well as access to Smith Lake.

Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness
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Average Temps

spring

High
Low
73°F / 22°C
48°F / 9°C

summer

High
Low
88°F / °C
66°F / 19°C

fall

High
Low
73°F / 23°C
49°F / 9°C

winter

High
Low
53°F / 12°C
32°F / 0°C

Area Cities

Courtland
Courtland
Crane Hill
Crane Hill
Cullman
Cullman
Dora
Dora
Double Springs
Double Springs
Fayette
Fayette
Guin
Guin
Haleyville
Haleyville

Where to Stay

Elliott Branch Campground---Bear Creek Lakes

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Corinth Campground---Bankhead National Forest

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Sleep Inn & Suites Jasper I-22

Book a room at the Sleep Inn & Suites hotel in Jasper, AL.

Relax Inn Guin

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Econo Lodge

Book a room at the Econo Lodge hotel in Jasper, AL

"Smith Lake Bear's Den Vacation Homes and Boat Rentals"

Welcome to Bear's Den, where the living is easy!! Six House and Boat Rentals on Smith Lake, Alabama. All homes new in 2014, they are fully furnished and equipped allowing your holiday on the water to be one of wet memories and contented sighs.

Hodges Equestrian Park

Hodges Equestrian Park is a campground that caters to the needs of horseback riders and nature enthusiasts, but all campers are welcome. The park has many miles of scenic trails winding through acres of woodlands and canyons, overlooks waterfalls, a ...

Best Western Plus Russellville Hotel & Suites

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What to See & Do

Hodges Equestrian Park

Hodges Equestrian Park is a campground that caters to the needs of horseback riders and nature enthusiasts, but all campers are welcome. The park has many miles of scenic trails winding through acres of woodlands and canyons, overlooks waterfalls, a...

Courtland Historic District

District reflects town's beginning as a local trade center and includes more than 100 homes, buildings and sites dating from 1820 to 1930.

Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College

60-year treasure chest believed to be one of best collections in world today. Porcelain, art, antiques, bronzes and cut glass.

Quail Valley Hunting Preserve

Half- and full-day quail hunts.

Dismals Canyon

Distinctive wilderness offering romantic cabins, secluded campsites, hiking, canoeing, waterfalls, country store and more. Cabins available year-round.

Bankhead House & Heritage Center

The Heritage Center features: Congressional Library and Living Room: Honors the incredible story of 111 years of continuous service in the U.S. Congress by 7 men from small towns in Walker County. The Gallery and Dining Room: Serves as the main exhi...

Zipline Adventures at Smith Lake

Zipline & Aerial Adventures on Smith Lake

Smith Lake Marina and Resort LLC

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Where to Eat

Black Rock Bistro

Locals call Black Rock Bistro a diamond in the rough. With lunch and dinner menus that change weekly, the restaurant highlights fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tallulah Brewing Company

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Dot's

Call it Southern cooking or old-fashioned home cooking, but the preferred term, according to owner Dot Williams, is "soul food."

Guthrie's

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Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Come visit one of our newest locations for lunch or dinner! Our Jasper bar-b-que location is Old US 78.

Leo and Susie's Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q

What makes your basic 60 year old concrete building a truly special establishment? History, memories, and a little old fashioned hickory smoke do.

Jimbo's Bar-B-Q

Jimbo Bar B Q and Banana Pudding

Moe's Original BBQ

Moe's Original Bar B Que features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, chicken, and turkey smoked over hardwood served with two unique sauces in addition to fried catfish and a shrimp Moe-Boy sandwich.
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