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Lake Guntersville

Alabama

312Listings$15K-$10M$124.1MTotal Value
Lake Guntersville, Alabama

Located in Alabama, Lake Guntersville real estate is the fourth largest market in the state for lake homes and lake lots.

On average, there are around 100 lake homes for sale on Lake Guntersville, and around 210 lake lots and land parcels.

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About Lake Guntersville

Located in Jackson and Marshall Counties, Alabama

Lake Guntersville is located in Jackson and Marshall Counties, Alabama. Lake Guntersville, Alabama's largest lake, covers 69,100 acres and is located in the northeast part of the state. Huntsville is under 65 miles away, and Chattanooga, Tennessee is under 80 miles away. The town of Guntersville was even chosen as one of the top 100 best places to live in the United States by Relocate America. The closest large city is Huntsville, Alabama, which is about an hour's drive from the lake.

Life on the Water

Lake Guntersville is an excellent spot for fishing and taking in beautiful views. Lake Guntersville offers plenty of room to enjoy boating, skiing, swimming, and many other water-related activities. Also, with the Appalachian foothills at your backdoor, visitors can hike, camp, bike, golf, and simply enjoy the outdoors. Free ramps and private marinas dot the lake's perimeter, making it easy to explore the waters by boat, kayak, or canoe. Boat rentals are available if you don't have your own. The lake is home to plenty of fish species like bream, bluegill, red-ear sunfish, longear sunfish, crappie, sauger, and catfish. The largemouth bass is one of the most popular fish to be caught.

What's Nearby?

Within 30 minutes of Lake Guntersville, there are a variety of beautiful hiking trails, parks, and other fun attractions. You can explore Pisgah Gorge Falls, Cathedral Caverns State Park, or Point Rock Overlook for outdoor entertainment. Everybody can enjoy the activities in this lake area! There are many local restaurants surrounding the lake. A few of the high-end restaurants around the area include KC's BAR-B-Q and Rock House Eatery. Enjoy the outdoors for a day with friends and visit one of the many golf courses around the lake including Eagle's Nest Golf Course, Gunter's Landing, or Willow Brook Golf Course. Or have a date night at Hollywood 10 Cinema, located about 25 minutes from the lake, where you can watch newly released movies. Shopping centers near the lake include Parkway Place (about an hour), Glenn Crossing (about 40 minutes), and many other local shops within 30 minutes of the lake. Several grocery stores are within 20 minutes of the lake, including Piggly Wiggly, Walmart Supercenter, and Bruce's Foodland Scottsboro.

Hospitals and Transportation

Highlands Medical Center- is located about 30 minutes from the middle of the lake and provides 24-hour service. The nearest major airport is Huntsville International Airport, located about an hour and 10 minutes from the lake.

Experience Lake Guntersville - AL

If you enjoy being surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of nature and soaking in breathtaking vistas, this is the spot for you. A terrific option for lake life is Lake Guntersville, whether you're seeking a house for your family, a place to retire permanently, or a getaway place for you and your loved ones. Escape to Alabama's wild side and take advantage of all that Lake Guntersville has to offer.

Lake Overview

  • 962mi. of Shoreline
  • 15ft. Avg. Depth
  • 60ft. Deepest Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Some)
    Mountains
  • Dam Name
    Guntersville Dam
  • Year Built
    1939
  • Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Water Drops
    1 ft
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    67,900
  • Public Boat Ramps
    15
  • Water Level
    Seasonal Full Pool
  • Schedule
    April-October

Information

  • Counties: Jackson County, Marshall County
  • Fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Notable events: Annual Art on the Lake Festival, Annual Festival of Trees, and Lake Guntersville Olympic Triathlon
  • Sailing clubs: Lake Guntersville Sailing Club, Browns Creek Sailing Marina
  • Interesting facts: Most of the original residents were German scientists brought over from Nazi Germany under Operation Paperclip. The Guntersville State Park now has Zip Lines over and through the canopy of trees and overlooking the Lake
  • Known for: Largest lake in Alabama. One of the most productive bass lake's in the country.

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
(256) 582-4400
351 Marina Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3625
100 Marina Ln
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 652-0916
21500 US-431
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4410
498 Yacht Club Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 486-3311
100 Browns Creek Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-8087
28571 US-431
Grant, AL 35747
Golf Courses
(256) 571-5458
2060 Aubrey Carr Scenic Dr
Guntersville, AL 35976
Campgrounds
(256) 505-3010
6065 AL-69
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-9882
188 Camp Ground Rd
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 571-5455
24 State Campground Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
1345 Murphy Hill Rd
Langston, AL 35755
(256) 582-3014
1450 Cha-La-Kee Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976

Nearby

Hospitals
(256) 571-8000
8000 AL-69
Guntersville, AL 35976
Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212
100 miles away
Guntersville Municipal Airport
Guntersville, AL 35976
20 miles away

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