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1. Kinlock and Payne Creek Waterfalls 3. Sipsey and Sipsey River 4. Natural Bridge Picnic Area Picnic Area and Trailhead This picnic site is the oldest national forest recreation site in . Enjoy picnic Sipsey Wilderness: This 25,000-acre wilderness tables and 3/8 mile paved trail that leads to area is the second largest designated wilderness a natural rock arch in the hardwood forest. Some of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls, canyons east of the . and flowing streams are located on the Bankhead. These The area is remote and the 5. Clear Creek Recreation Area natural discoveries are nestled in the Forest with no forest is shaped by natural facilities and limited parking access, so be prepared. events. A 55-mile trail system One of Alabama’s most popular Take a compass, map and GPS to begin your exploration. provides the only access into area is also the largest recreation Recreation specialists are also available to help plan your the heart of these wild lands. site on the shores of Lewis Smith waterfall adventure, contact 205-489-5111. Enjoy as you “Leave No Lake. The area contains modern Trace”. conveniences for camping, including 2. Owl Creek Horse Camp and Trail System 102 single and double units with electrical and Sipsey River Picnic Area and Trailhead: This water hookups and a children’s playground. Nearly 25 miles of trails were designed for non-motorized picnic area has a beautiful river trail, tables and a uses,including horseback riding. The trail system starts on Picnicking, swimming, boat launching, hiking, and canoe launch for the Sipsey Wild and Scenic Forest Service Road 262 about 7 miles east of Highway 33. biking are available. For campsite reservations river. Visitors can enjoy an environment of Trail riders may choose from loops of varying lengths. The call 1-877-444-6777 or solitude while surrounded by natural settings. camp provides primitive overnight campsites, drinking www.reserveamerica.com/. water and toilet facilities.

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6. Hurricane Creek Shooting Range 9. Corinth Recreation Area 10. Brushy Lake Recreation Area

The shooting range is open to firearm users for target Corinth is a relaxing, modern, state of the art At 33 acres, the recreation area has 13 practice for hunting or to improve skills for gun training. campground located on the shores of Lewis Smith campsites that can accommodate very small Range distances are 25, 50, and 100 yards. It is open Lake. It offers facilities for individual and group recreational vehicles or tents. It offers year round. camping, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. everything from camping, picnicking, There are two camping loops containing 52 boating and fishing to sanitary facilities, 7. Houston Recreation Area including a bathhouse campsites with electrical, water and sewer This area offers 14 picnic sites, a group shelter for up to hookups. The day-use area contains dressing 11. District Office Visits 50 persons, showers, drinking water, swimming, hiking rooms and warm showers, 29 picnic sites, a 100- trails, and a boat launch along Lewis Smith Lake. person pavilion, a swimming beach and a double- The Bankhead National Forest District Office is open lane boat ramp. For campsite reservations call 1- to the public on Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. 8. Flint Creek Multiple-use Trail 877-444-6777 or www.reserveamerica.com/. until 4:00 p.m. to sell maps, recreation passes and issue special use and firewood permits. 1070 Highway 33 North The 16-mile trail is for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles Double Springs, AL 35553 (less than 50 inch width), horses, bike riders, and 205-489-5111 hikers. Email: [email protected]

www.fs.usda.gov/alabama Forest Service National Forest Information Handout Date Southern Region In Alabama 0001 February 2019

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer