Wind Creek State Park Campground offers waterfront camping on Lake Martin near Tallassee, Alabama. The park maintains over 500 campsites across multiple loops with varying levels of privacy and amenities. Winter camping provides a quieter experience with fewer crowds and wildlife viewing opportunities, while summer attracts families for swimming and boating activities.
What to do
Lake recreation: Wind Creek State Park provides extensive water access with multiple swimming areas and boat launches. "This is a great family campground with a boat launch on lake Martin. Good swimming, adequate shade," notes Anna R. about the park's lake facilities.
Trail exploration: Both hikers and equestrians can utilize trail systems of varying lengths. At Wind Creek State Park Campground, "They have playgrounds throughout the campground, trails from 1 mile long to 15 miles long that can be utilized by horse, bike, or on foot," explains Romeo M.
Horseback riding: Horse enthusiasts find dedicated trails at campgrounds catering to equestrians. Nicole H. describes Heart of Dixie Trail Ride: "This place has a lot of amenities pool, fishing, horse and atv trails that are great for beginner horseriders. Bathhouses are pretty nice cabins are great and affordable."
What campers like
Winter solitude: Off-season camping provides a different experience with fewer neighbors. "We were the only trailer in loop D. It was quiet and very enjoyable! Being right on the lake and having the ducks swim up really thrilled our dogs," shares Erin L. about winter camping at Wind Creek.
Waterfront access: Campsites with direct lake frontage remain popular among visitors. Rachel G. reports, "We stayed at site 100 it was an excellent site right on the water next to us was like a private beach. This is the only public access to Lake Martin."
Diverse amenities: Facilities beyond basic camping appeal to many visitors. "Campground is clean and wasn't noisy. They have a zip line and tree line adventure course, mini-golf, a beach area for swimming, and plenty of fishing spots," notes Romeo M., highlighting additional activities available.
What you should know
Site spacing: Many campgrounds feature more open layouts with limited privacy between sites. According to Rachel G., sites at Wind Creek State Park Campground are "very open to each other but a lot of shade."
Seasonal considerations: Facilities operate year-round but offer different experiences by season. Ginger S. advises, "This campground is a better place for the summer not much to do in the winter. It's a place for swimming, fishing, and boat riding."
Reservation policies: Check-in/check-out times vary by location. At Wind Creek, "Check in is at 4 pm and check out is at 2 pm. Spots are close together but I've seen worse," explains Romeo M.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Multiple recreation options keep children engaged throughout your stay. Jessi B. confirms, "We love camping at Wind Creek. lots to do for the kiddos!"
Playground access: Multiple play areas provide entertainment for younger campers. "They have playgrounds throughout the campground," notes Romeo M. about Wind Creek facilities.
Swimming areas: Designated beach areas offer supervised water access for families with children. Kim T. describes Wind Creek State Park Campground as a "Beautiful park, numerous bath houses, laundry, camp store, playgrounds, mini golf, and so much more. Secluded campground with RV and tent sites right on Lake Martin."
Tips from RVers
Hookup locations: Research site amenities before booking to ensure appropriate connections. Matthew K. advises about site selection: "Great location, water views. Only negative is that the wifi is not strong, but Verizon signal is great."
Premium waterfront sites: For optimal lake access, reserve specific waterfront locations. Rachel G. points out that Wind Creek offers "premium campsites that have 50 amp service, water, sewer, cable and waterfront access."
Bathhouse access: Consider proximity to facilities when selecting sites. Rachel G. noted that at one campsite, the "Bathhouse was also a bit of a hike from site but had parking area so we drove over there and included a nice laundry facility."
