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Alabama is a scenic area punctuated by the Tennessee River and
several Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) projects including Wheeler
Dam midway between the cities of Florence and Decatur. The park
is named for General Joe Wheeler, A West Point graduate at nineteen,
he served in three wars, the Civil War, the Spanish American
War, and the Philippine occupation. In addition, he was elected
to Congress from Alabama for eighteen years.
Joe Wheeler State Park is a highly developed resort park that
caters to most recreational activities including boating, fishing,
water-skiing, swimming, golf, tennis, basketball, picnicking,
and hiking (interpretative programs are offered during the summer
months). Accommodations include a beautiful lodge and a fantastic
116 unit campground. The well designed campground is situated
in a mature stand of pines and hardwoods and offers paved interior
roads and  camp
spurs. The vast majority of camp sites have electric (20/30 amp),
water, and sewer hook-ups. The shower buildings are very well
designed and maintained. There is a small store, laundry, and
dump station. Our cost was just $66 per week and that included
all hook-ups (11/99) making this stop a SavvyCamper best buy.
We suspect the campground is more hectic and crowded during
the summer, however, the setting is exceptional and a visit is
well worth the effort. For more information on Joe Wheeler State
Park contact the park office at (205) 27-5466
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