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

fall

High
Low
73°F / 23°C
49°F / 9°C

winter

High
Low
53°F / 12°C
32°F / 0°C

spring

High
Low
73°F / 22°C
48°F / 9°C

summer

High
Low
88°F / °C
66°F / 19°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

Smith Lake Bed & Breakfast

A private resort on beautiful Lewis Smith Lake with luxury suites, awesome views and easy water access. Private deck or porch and gourmet breakfast included.

Williams Hollow Campground---Bear Creek Lakes

Visit website for information.

Corinth Campground---Bankhead National Forest

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Joe Wheeler State Park Cabins

From 1-4 persons, 1-6 persons to an 8 capacity cabin. Hiking trails, basketball court, and playground areas.There is a choice between cabin, cottage accommodations or a room at the Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge (see listing for details regarding the L...

Appalachian Foothills RV Park

Visit website for information.

Quality Inn

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Cullman, AL.

Key West Inn of Hamilton

Clean, Secure, Reasonable. Hairdryers, microwave, refrigerators, Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, Flat screen HD TVs, on the interstate, next door to 24-hour Huddle House.

Hotel Red Bay

Hotel Red Bay is located right in the heart of Red Bay! You’re within walking distance to the Red Bay Museum, Bay Tree Park, the Red Bay Murals, and the Weatherford Center’s Theater!
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What to See & Do

Crooked Creek Civil War Museum

Housed on the site of the Crooked Creek Civil War Battle along the Forrest/Streight Trail. Museum features displays of authentic Civil War memorabilia.

Dale Welch Guide Service

Fishing charter service. Striped bass. All equipment furnished-bring own food and beverage. Special assistance for disabled. Lake record of 45-lb. striped bass.

Alabama Antique Trail

Alabama Antique Trail is a directory and website featuring antique stores, vintage stores, flea markets, vendor markets and shows across the state of Alabama. Please find our brochure/maps in the Welcome Centers as well as all the members. From the M...

Red Bay Water Park

The Water Park opens Memorial Day weekend and is open daily thru mid-August. It includes two adult water slides, four children's water slides, a large swimming pool and a toddler pool.

Hanceville Civic Center

The Hanceville Civic Center is a venue loved and used for all types of events.

Sipsey Wilderness Area

Alabama's first national wilderness area. "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls" is ideal for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing. Located in the William B. Bankhead National Forest.

Horse Creek Golf Course

Challenging, scenic course with rolling terrain.

Bear Creek Canoe Run

Canoe rental on Bear Creek Floatway. 14-mi. public-access creek in Northwest Alabama. Scenic waterfalls, sandy beaches.
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Where to Eat

Brown's Grocery Deli

The name doesn't imply much but the deli at Brown's Grocery in Jasper has turned the 65-year-old institution into a hot spot.

Widlöcher’s

Widlöcher’s is a family-owned bakery serving classic, scratch made cheesecakes, desserts, seasonal baked goods, hot tea, french press coffee and more.

Twisted Barley Brewing Co.

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The Duchess Bakery

Family-owned bakery since 1939. You haven't lived until you've had a glazed Duchess Doughnut!

Dot's

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

Dodge City Restaurant

Located inside the Dodge City Travel Center and gas station, Dodge City Restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Truck drivers swear by the hospitality and regulars highly recommend the restaurant's fried cheeseburger.

Johnny's Bar-B-Que

Serving barbecue pork, chicken and more.

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.
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