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HOUSTON SHELTER (AL), AL

Description

Houston Shelter is a group picnic shelter located adjacent to Lake Lewis Smith In the Wm.B Bankhead national forest. After Hours Access is available: Gate hours open 9AM - 7PM; After Hours Access is available.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boating
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restroom
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Water Faucets

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Fee authorizes 1 vehicle, additional vehicle must purchase day-use permit. ($4). Parking is 300ft away from the shelter, people may be dropped off at the shelter.

Getting There:

Houston Shelter (AL)
PO BOX 278
Double Springs AL 35553

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.12444, -87.29806

About 50 miles southwest of Decatur, take Hwy 278 from Double Springs east for 8 miles. Turn south on County Road 63 for four miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 118 for 1 mile.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (205)489-2941