Travel Guide to Lake Guntersville State Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from any location along the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail. Use your GPS or map application and enter the destination as 'Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976'. The park is located approximately 60 miles north of Birmingham and 30 miles from Huntsville. Take I-65 N from Birmingham, then merge onto US-431 N towards Guntersville. Follow US-431 N until you reach Guntersville. Once in the city, turn left onto AL-69 S, then take a right onto Lodge Dr, which leads directly into the park entrance. There is no admission fee for entering the park.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take a Greyhound bus to Guntersville. From cities like Birmingham or Huntsville, check the Greyhound schedule for available routes. Once you arrive at the Guntersville bus station, you can take a local taxi service or rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to get to Lake Guntersville State Park. The distance from the bus station to the park is about 6 miles, and the fare may range from $15 to $25 depending on the service.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to bicycle to Lake Guntersville State Park, you can cycle from nearby towns. Ensure you have a good map of the area as well as a bike lock. The park has bike racks available. Depending on your starting point, plan ahead for the distance and bring sufficient water and snacks. Riding from Guntersville city center to the park is a scenic route of about 6 miles, mainly on AL-69 S.