Lewis Smith Lake is one of the cleanest and immaculate lakes in Alabama. The abundance of coves and deep clear waters of the many -fingered lake draws anglers and boaters from all over. There is a healthy population of largemouth and striped bass and black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. Several full service marinas with Lewis Smith Lake Alabama rentals and boating and fishing provisions are also available. Tucked in the corner of Lewis Smith Lake is the famous Bankhead National Forest in the northern Alabama's Mountain Region. Spread over 180,000 acres, it features the Corinth, Houston, Clear Creek Recreation Areas, and Sipsey Wilderness Area, which is known as the "Land of 1,000 Waterfalls," as it includes some of the most beautiful scenery in Alabama and is the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. Other activities that can be enjoyed here include hiking, hunting, biking, and wildlife watching. The popular vacation destinations like Leesburg, and Trussville, can be easily reached from Lewis Smith Lake

Overlooking the Lewis Smith Lake are plenty of restaurants which serve an eclectic range of sumptuous local as well as many exotic Spanish, French, Mexican, Caribbean, and Indian delicacies. A couple of bars are also available where finest liquors can be sampled out in a pleasing setting. Located within close proximity to Lewis Smith Lake vacation homes and houses are several lively shops selling lovely clothing, shoes, water sports equipments, basic grocery, and lots of beautiful souvenir items.