HOUSTON SHELTER
| Address | PO BOX 278, DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL, 35553 |
|---|---|
| State | AL |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 205-489-5111 |
Amenities
Water Hookup
Pets Allowed
Shade
Checkin Time: 7:00 AM
BBQ: Y
Picnic Table: Y
Max Num of People: 50
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 10:00 PM
Driveway Surface: Paved
Max Vehicle Length: 0
Max Num of Vehicles: 10
Reservable Sites: 0 of 1
Overview
Houston Shelter is a group picnic site nestled on the shore of Lake Lewis Smith in Bankhead National Forest. This is a popular recreation area offering a variety of activities.
Shelter is first come first served.
Site is walk-up only.
Recreation
Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach. Other activities include motorized and non-motorized boating and water skiing.
Anglers can fish for Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass. There are also
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:26 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)