OT: Smith lake

[RivaDawg]

I'm looking to rent a house or cabin at Smith lake the last weekend of June. I don't know anything about the area. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[WhiteShepherd07]

We have a lake house there in Crane Hill. I'm not too familiar with rental options out there as I believe that is rather new, but I think there is some places to rent near big bridge and some newer condos near the dam itself.

 

[Connor Mead]

Get on VRBO and there are a ton of options. Make sure you map it out before you rent, there are only a couple of bridges that cross the lake. If you are renting on the opposite side of where you are coming, if not near a bridge it can add 30 min to an hour to your trip.

 

[qball.sixpack]

Careful on the alcohol too if I'm not mistaken. I'll let the experts chime in but it was "dry" in certain areas and "wet" in others.

 

[Connor Mead]

Its dry, but not strictly enforced (by most water patrol) unless you throw it in their face.

 

[WhiteShepherd07]

Correct, it is dry and not strictly enforced but you'll have to load up on beer in Jasper so come prepared.

 

[thatsbaseball]

^^this or HomeAway^^ both have lots of Smith Lake places

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Stay in a cove, not on main channel, water gets pretty choppy there. We like Arley area, and yes stop at Publix and stock up on the way or selections are slim and 20 min drive away. Dry area, but no worries unless you rooster-spray a patrol boat. Get a map and know where the marinas are, and make sure it is actually open. One on the Cullman end of the lake was on the map but no longer actually existed. DEEP clear water. Life jackets on kids is a must, even on the dock. Cove depths of 80-120 ft deep are typical

 

[RivaDawg]

Thanks everyone for the info!