Wind Creek State Park
| Wind Creek State Park | |
| Alabama State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Alabama |
| County | Tallapoosa |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 32°51′47″N 85°56′02″W / 32.86306°N 85.93389°WCoordinates: 32°51′47″N 85°56′02″W / 32.86306°N 85.93389°W |
| Area | 1,445 acres (585 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
 Location in Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Website: Wind Creek State Park | |
Wind Creek State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located 7 miles (11 km) south of Alexander City, Alabama, on the western side of Lake Martin, a 41,000-acre (17,000 ha) reservoir on the Tallapoosa River. The state park occupies 1,445 acres (585 ha) and is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and equestrian trails, a large camping area, and rental cabins. A grain silo built in 1915 that sits on the edge of the lake is topped by a viewing platform and has a nature center in its base.
The park has equestrian trails totalling over 20 miles (32 km) and two hiking trails that total more than 5 miles (8.0 km) in length. The park has nearly 600 camping sites in one of the largest state-owned campgrounds in the United States. Park events include fishing competitions and skiing/wake-boarding shows. The park also has multiple playgrounds.
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