Lake Guntersville State Park Calendar of Events

Guntersville State Park is well known for its Eagle Awareness programs, guided nature hikes and interpretive programs. We offer some of the finest activities to help you enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer. Unless noted, all programs are free. So sit back, relax, refresh, and re-invigorate.

Year 2009

Every Saturday, Guided Nature Hikes
Departs from the Country Store or Park Office at 9 a.m.
Park Naturalist Patti Donnellan
256-571-5445

Take to the woods on a guided nature hike. Our park naturalist provides you with an entertaining and informative program on any one of a number of trails. Hikes follow gentle to moderate trails and last approximately 2 hours. Bring water and snacks and be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Don't forget your camera! You never know when a deer or eagle might make an appearance.

Additional information about these and other events in the Guntersville area and our Alabama State Parks can be found here.

September 6 - Annual Labor Day Dog Show Categories include biggest, smallest, most talented, best dressed, oldest, youngest, and fluffiest. Doggie bags filled with prizes for the winners. Event begins at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center located inside the campground. 

October 10 - Fall Color Hike Take in the beauty of autumn on this nature hike. Vibrant hues are just beginning to dot the landscape. Bring your camera to capture the brilliance of the season. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge. 

October 17 - Fall Color Hike Autumn is really coming into season now! Join us and discover the wonder of Taylor Mountain and Lake Guntersville in beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge. 

October 30 - Fall Color Hike and Halloween Haunted Hay Ride Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a haunted hay ride, music, games, food, and much more. Nature hike takes place at 2 p.m. Haunted Hayride begins at dusk.

November 26 - Thanksgiving at Lake Guntersville State Park Join us for a holiday meal with all the trimmings. Lunch buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

November 26 - January 1 - Christmas at Lake Guntersville State Park Enjoy Christmas in the mountains at beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park! Over one dozen Christmas trees, large wreaths above 5 stone fireplaces, extravagant decorations, live poinsettias, and much more adorn the lodge atop Taylor Mountain. Make plans to spend sometime and enjoy the holidays at your Alabama State Park.

December 25 - Christmas at Lake Guntersville State Park Join us for a hearty breakfast and return for a fabulous lunch buffet with all the traditional Christmas trimmings to include roast beef on the carving station, ham, sweet potato casserole, scrumptious desserts and salads, and much more.

December 31 - New Years Eve at Lake Guntersville State Park We are jamming with an evening full of fun and music! Live entertainment featuring the band Second Hand Lincoln and an all you can eat buffet in the Grandview Ballroom make for an exciting way to ring in the New Year. Be sure to join us and to inquire about our special rates on hotel rooms. 256-571-5440

Year 2010

January Weekends - Eagle Awareness Programs Join us every weekend in January beginning with January 8 and the first weekend of February for Eagle Awareness weekends. Informative speakers, live birds, guided nature hikes and much more make these weekends memorable. Scheduled guest speakers provide entertaining programs with live birds each weekend.