Explore the Lake Martin area

Stay close to the water and the places you came to enjoy.

Wind Creek State Park is less than a mile from The Retreat, making lake days, fishing trips, and outdoor time easy to work into any stay.

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Wind Creek State Park is practically next door.

One of Lake Martin's best-known public recreation areas is a short drive from the campground. Spend the day fishing, hiking, picnicking, visiting the marina, or relaxing along the shoreline, then come back to the wooded setting at The Retreat.

  • Lake Martin shoreline and public recreation
  • Fishing, hiking, picnicking, and marina access
  • An easy outing for weekend and extended-stay guests
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Lake Martin shoreline and picnic area at Wind Creek State Park
Photo: Milt Reynolds, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Spiral observation tower overlooking Lake Martin at Wind Creek State Park
Photo: ballancio, CC BY 2.0.

Wind Creek State Park is operated by Alabama State Parks. The Retreat at Lake Martin is independently operated and is not affiliated with Alabama State Parks.

Plan a day out

Build a full Lake Martin itinerary.

Mix time on the water with scenic trails, local history, downtown stops, and an easy day trip. Check each destination's current hours and conditions before heading out.

Get on Lake Martin

Find public access for boating, fishing, paddling, swimming, and shoreline time around the lake.

Find lake access Smith Mountain & CRATA Trails

Hike marked Lake Martin trails and climb the restored Smith Mountain fire lookout tower for sweeping views.

Explore the trails Downtown Alexander City

Browse locally owned shops and add a meal, coffee stop, or downtown event to your campground stay.

Explore downtown Wellborn Musclecar Museum

See a celebrated collection of American performance cars from the 1960s and 1970s in downtown Alexander City.

Plan a museum visit Horseshoe Bend

Visit the National Park Service battlefield, museum, tour road, and Tallapoosa River landscape east of town.

Visit the national park Fishing at Wind Creek

Use the park's fishing pier, marina, boat launch, and tackle resources for an easy Lake Martin fishing day.

Check fishing details