{"id":2340,"date":"2016-04-27T19:06:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T19:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:40:41","slug":"five-ways-know-smith-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/five-ways-know-smith-lake","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways You Know You Are From Smith Lake, Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/lewis-smith-lake\">Lewis Smith Lake<\/a>, or simply Smith Lake as it is known to locals, is located only one short hour from both Birmingham and Huntsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s convenient location near Bankhead National Forest gives the body of water a particularly secluded, heavily wooded feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular, yet peaceful lake, Smith Lake rivals the nation\u2019s most beautiful lakes, thanks to it&#8217;s water clarity, stunning shoreline and diverse topography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While every lake might claim pretty water and scenic views, you know few can compare to Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-you-ve-never-been-anywhere-more-beautiful\">1. <strong>You\u2019ve never been anywhere more beautiful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith.jpg\" alt=\"clear water lewis smith lake, alabama\" class=\"wp-image-12476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With many homes perched on picturesque bluffs or nestled among tall trees, Smith Lake is any outdoor photographer\u2019s fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lake, fed by the Black Warrior River, is also one of the deepest bodies of water in Alabama, and the western side of the lake borders the 180,000-acre Bankhead National Forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here is a question you always ask your friends: why travel across the country to visit a national park when you can just walk a few steps to one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-you-drop-off-mail-at-william-s-grocery-in-arley\">2. <strong>You drop off mail at William\u2019s Grocery in Arley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download.png\" alt=\"william's grocery arley alabama\" class=\"wp-image-12477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/download-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithlake.info\/pages\/Williams-Grocery-and-Deli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lakes Online (opens in a new tab)\">Lakes Online<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest post office is located in a tiny grocery store, and you wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Smith Lake, knowing everyone\u2019s name isn&#8217;t just a skill, it\u2019s a way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You love the lake for its tight-knit community and small-town feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You delight in walking into any convenience store and finding the ice cream right next to the fishing bait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows each other, and the area has a country charm you wouldn\u2019t trade for the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-know-exactly-where-three-fingers-and-the-smith-lake-castle-are\">3.<strong>You know exactly where Three Fingers and The Smith Lake Castle are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts about Smith Lake? Its many quirky landmarks and characteristics you won\u2019t find any where else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three Fingers Rock, a popular rock formation, dares only the bravest jumpers to plunge 35 or 40 feet into the deep water below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"lewis smith lake castle home lake house for sale mr. smith lake justin dyar\" class=\"wp-image-12478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-113-49_20190116114428-2048x1462.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lewis Smith Lake is also home to \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/lewis-smith-lake\/for-sale-354-county-road-211-bremen-al-35033-wcmmls-16-176\">The Smith Lake Castle<\/a>,\u201d a 5,500-square-foot mansion resembling a centuries-old country estate in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your friends climb on the boat, you\u2019re always excited to showcase the personality and character of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-you-can-see-your-toes-in-the-water\">4. <strong>You can see your toes in the water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Picture_of_shore_-_Smith_Lake-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith Lake is known to be the second-cleanest lake in the United States, behind only Lake Tahoe in Sierra Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lose something in the shallow water? No problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What better feeling than to know the water in your lake is always pristine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-holidays-are-the-perfect-excuse-to-kick-back-relax-and-spend-time-with-loved-ones\">5. <strong>Holidays are the perfect excuse to kick back, relax and spend time with loved ones.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know you\u2019re a local when you\u2019ve gathered with your loved ones in Smith Lake Park to watch Fourth of July fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the lake, you know that whether it\u2019s National Pancake Day or Memorial Day, you have the perfect excuse to take the day off and spend it on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith_lake_Dock.jpg\" alt=\"enjoy the view perfect vacation spot 4th of july \" class=\"wp-image-12480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith_lake_Dock.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Smith_lake_Dock-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask any local and they will tell you that the best part about living on Smith Lake is the stunning, natural beauty of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing quite like waking up and looking out your window to 21,200 acres of sparkling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 958 listings around the lake, Lake Homes Realty is the best source for lake information and diverse listings for BOTH buyers and sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/lewis-smith-lake\"><strong>http:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/<\/strong><\/a> or contact Mr. Smith Lake,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/lewis-smith-lake\/justin-dyar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Justin Dyar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lewis Smith Lake, or simply Smith Lake as it is known to locals, is located only one short hour from both Birmingham and Huntsville. 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