Natural swimming hole
Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake
Lake · Alabama
About this swimming hole
This Forest Service recreation area on the upper reaches of Lewis Smith Lake in the Bankhead National Forest was built in the 1960s and renovated in 1998. Its day-use area focuses on a swimming beach served by a bathhouse with an outdoor beach shower, with 29 family picnic sites nearby and a reservable 100-person group pavilion. The campground has 52 full-hookup sites plus tent sites across two paved loops.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Depth | Swimming only in the designated area within roped buoys |
| Best season | May-October |
| Fees | $10 per vehicle day-use parking (per the Forest Service fee schedule) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Seasonal, second Friday of March through October 31 |
| Parking | Day-use parking at 2540 County Road 57, Double Springs; vehicles must park on asphalt or gravel |
| Amenities | restrooms, campground, picnic tables |
| County | Winston County |
| Nearest town | Double Springs |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk inside the roped buoys; pets are prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake?
Yes — Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake is listed as a natural swimming spot in Alabama. Heads-up: No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk inside the roped buoys; pets are prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake require reservations?
No reservations are required at Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake?
Reported fee info: $10 per vehicle day-use parking (per the Forest Service fee schedule). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Corinth Recreation Area - Lewis Smith Lake?
The best season is typically May-October.