State Park · Alabama, United States
Joe Wheeler State Park
Joe Wheeler State Park is a state park in Alabama, United States, established in 1949.
State Park · Alabama, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lauderdale , Lawrence, Alabama, United States |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 34.8169° N, 87.3514° W |
| Managed by | Alabama state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Joe Wheeler State Park
Joe Wheeler State Park is a public recreation area with resort features located on Wheeler Lake, an impoundment of the Tennessee River, 18 miles (29 km) east of Florence in northwest Alabama. The state park contains 2,550 acres (1,030 ha) of land in three separate parcels and adjoins Wheeler Dam.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 18 miles east of Florence |
Airports near this park
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- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 93.2 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 98.0 miles away
- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 149.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
Where is Joe Wheeler State Park?
Joe Wheeler State Park is in Alabama, United States (34.8169° N, 87.3514° W).
When was Joe Wheeler State Park established?
Joe Wheeler State Park was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Joe Wheeler State Park?
The nearest town is Florence, Alabama. about 18 miles east of Florence.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alabama_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Alabama state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wheeler_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).