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Houston Recreation Area

General Description

Houston Recreation Area is located on a fork of the 41,000 acre Lewis Smith Lake, east of Double Springs. This is a large and popular recreation area where camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming and hiking are available in the area.

Boating is possible year-round. Lewis Smith Lake is a large reservoir which is part of the headwaters of the Black Warrior River basin. The deeply dissected dendritic drainage pattern accommodates many miles of shoreline. The boat ramp has two lanes.

Fishing is available for bass and bream year-round, stripped bass in winter and spring, and crappie in the spring. Natural and artificial baits may be used. Fishermen utilize vessels from upscale bass boats to basic john boats. Shoreline fishing is also popular.

Directions from Double Springs: Travel east on Hwy. 278, then turn right (south) onto County Rd 63. At Houston veer right and stay on County Rd 63. Turn right (west) onto Forest Rd 118. You will see signs for the recreation area.

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Day use	Call for Current Fee	per vehicle

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	There is a 2 lane boat ramp.	Yes
	Boating	Power boating and water skiing are available on Lewis Smith Lake.	Yes
	Camping	The area has a large campground.	Yes
	Fishing	The lake offers some good fishing.	Yes
	Forest Areas	Houston Recreation Area	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	The area has hiking trails.	Yes
	Picnicking	The area has a picnic area and a group picnic site.	Yes
	Swimming & Waterplay	Swimming is available in the lake.	Yes
	Waterskiing & Other Water Sports	Power boating and water skiing are available on Lewis Smith Lake.	Yes

Nearby Services

Related Activities

Houston Campground - Houston is a large Recreation Area is located on Lewis Smith Lake. The large campground has showers and an RV dump station.

Houston Picnic Ground - Houston is a large Recreation Area is located on Lewis Smith Lake. The picnic area has 14 individual sites with tables and grills as well as 1 picnic shelter with a grill.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Bankhead National Forest, P.O. Box 278, AL 33 North , Double Springs, AL, 35553, Phone: 205-489-5111

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