Guntersville, AL
RV Park Near Guntersville, AL
You’re already staying in one of the best towns in North Alabama, so don’t sleep on everything Guntersville itself has to offer. Between the lake, the state park, a lively waterfront, and some genuinely one-of-a-kind local experiences, there’s plenty to fill your days right here before you even think about venturing further out.
Things to do while in Guntersville
Lake Guntersville State Park
Ranked number two out of the 100 Best Bass Lakes of the Decade by Bassmaster magazine, Lake Guntersville is a regular stop on major tournament tours and one of the most fished lakes in the Southeast for good reason. But if fishing isn’t your thing, Lake Guntersville State Park stretches across 6,000 acres and offers hiking trails, an 18-hole championship golf course, and the Screaming Eagle Zipline for those who want to get up into the treetops. Bald eagles nest in the area too, so keep your eyes up on the water, you’ll spot them more often than you’d expect.
City Harbor
City Harbor is Guntersville’s waterfront hub, and it’s one of those spots that looks different depending on what time of day you show up. In the afternoon it’s a great place to grab lunch and watch boats come in off the lake. By evening it turns into the go-to dinner and drinks spot in town, with restaurants right on the water and live music on weekends. It’s a quick 20-minute boat ride from the Guntersville Dam, so if you’re out on the water, it makes a natural stopping point. For everyone else, it’s an easy drive from just about anywhere in town and a reliable way to end a good day.
The Bat Cave at Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
This one is a little unexpected, but it’s one of the most memorable things you can do in the area. Just after sundown from April through October, tens of thousands of endangered gray bats emerge from Sauta Cave in a single rushing stream, and watching it from the viewing platform is genuinely unlike anything else. It’s about a 20-minute boat ride from City Harbor, just one mile from the Guntersville Dam, and there are tour options available if you’d rather not navigate there yourself. It’s a free experience, entirely outdoors, and one of those things that gets talked about long after the trip is over.
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Cathedral Caverns is about 30 minutes from Guntersville and one of the more remarkable natural attractions in all of North Alabama. The entrance alone holds a world record for commercial caves, measuring 126 feet wide and 25 feet high, and the formations inside are just as impressive. Goliath, one of the largest stalagmites in the world, stands 45 feet tall and 243 feet in circumference, and the cave also features a stalagmite forest, a frozen waterfall formation, and an underground river running through the deeper passages. Ranger-guided tours run throughout the day and take about an hour, and the main path is wheelchair accessible.
After a day out in Guntersville, head back to Knot Working Tiny Town where your RV site or tiny home is waiting. Whether you’re grilling out, sitting by the fire, or just finally sitting down after a full day on the water, we’ve made sure you’ve got everything you need to wind down right. If you haven’t booked your stay yet, we’d love to have you.