Joe Wheeler State Park - Rogersville, AL
 
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Overview
Joe Wheeler State Park, a place of natural beauty and natural fun. Feel
the serenity of gliding across the water powered only by the wind. Or motor across the
lake, dock your boat next to the Resort Lodge and join us for a sumptuous meal in luxury
surroundings. Enjoy your early morning in a rustic cabin. Or sip that first cup of coffee
by a campfire. Or open a thermos after you've found the perfect spot for the day's
fishing. Wake up with a round of golf, a tennis match, or laps in the swimming pool. Or
simply sun the morning away. Stroll along the landscaped banks of Wheeler Lake. You can
find all this, and more, at Joe Wheeler State Park.
General Joe Wheeler was born September 1836 and died January 1906. He graduated from West
Point at nineteen years of age. He was in three wars, The War between the States, the
Spanish War, and the occupancy of the Philippines. Elected to Congress from Alabama,
serving in that capacity for eighteen years. Wheeler's plantation encompasses almost 1500
acres between Courtland and Decatur, Alabama.
Activities & Amenities
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Hiking Trails |
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Fishing |
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Camping |
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Picnicking |
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Bathhouse |
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Handicapped Access |
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Lodging |
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Boating |
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Grocery and Supply Store |
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Gasoline Available |
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18 Hole Golf Course |
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Swimming Pool |
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Campgrounds: 116 improved campsites. Primitive camping also available.
Cabins: At Wheeler Dam facility - 23 rustic cottages accommodating 4 to 8 people.
Group Lodges: At Elk River, with a capacity of 30 and at Wheeler Dam, which accommodates
20.
Resort Lodge: At First Creek - 75 luxurious units, including 9 suites, overlooking the
lake, complete with convention facilities, dining room, marina, golf course, tennis
courts, and pool.
Meeting Room: Accommodates up to 400 people and can be divided into three separate areas.
Dining facilities seat about 100 guests.
Modern Marina - 70 covered and 64 open slips
Store - Offers supplies for fishing and boating as well as groceries
Gasoline Island
Boat Rental- canoes, fishing, pontoon, and pedal boats
Country Store at the campground
Shower and Laundry Facilities
Boat Launch Ramps
Golf - 18 hole course, pro shop, equipment rental, and snack bar
Tennis - 4 lighted, all weather courts near the Resort as well as lighted courts near the
Wheeler Dam facility
Picnic Area - Pavilions for group outings, shaded picnic areas for the family, a
playground for the kids. All provided at Wheeler Dam and First Creek.
Swimming Pool - Reserved for use of our lodge guests and marina leaseholders. The pool is
open daily from 10am to 11pm. An adult must accompany children under ten. (No Lifeguard).
There is also a sandy beach area for swimming at the day use area.
Fishing - Great fishing from boat, bank or pavilion pier. Wheeler Lake has an abundance of
largemouth and small mouth bass.
Hiking - Enjoy a hike on the Dogwood Trail. The trail begins just above the lodge. It
offers a relaxing look at the woodlands and a beautiful view of the Tennessee River. You
will find marked hiking trails throughout the park. There are three hiking trails between
the Picnic Area and Lodge. One at Primitive Campsites.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Ivy Green
Birthplace of Helen Keller
W.C. Handy Home & Museum
Space and Rocket Center
Indian Mound and Museum
Ava Maria Grotto
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
General Joe Wheeler Home
HOURS AND INFORMATION:
Joe Wheeler State Park, Office
Route 4, Box 369A
Rogersville, Alabama 35652
Pro Shop (205) 47-5466
Campground (205) 247-1184
Cabins (205) 685-3306
OR
Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge
P.O. Drawer K
Rogersville, Alabama 35652
1-800-544-5639 or (205) 247-5461
Materials provided by Joe Wheeler State Park.
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