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Bankhead National ForestOff Hwy. 278, Double Springs, and Hwy. 33, Double Springs and Moulton; (205) 489-5111 Approximately eight miles east of Double Springs. 180,000 acres with an abundance of bluffs, canyons, waterfalls, springs and lakes. Four recreation areas are located throughout the forest, offering a wide range of activities. These include Brushy Lake Recreation Area, located north of Double Springs; Clear Creek Recreation Area located approximately 13.5 miles north of Jasper; Houston Recreation Area, located 12 miles east of Double Springs off Hwy. 278; and the Corinth Recreation Area, 8 miles east of Double Springs off Hwy. 278. Doublehead Resort and Lodge, Inc.Off Hwy. 101, Town Creek; (256) 685-9267, (800) 685-9267 The perfect family southern resort! Featuring 35 fully furnished, 3 bedroom/2 bath cottages overlooking Wilson Lake. Handcrafted cedar lodge available for weddings, reunions, special events, holiday parties, group gatherings, business meetings and seminars. 2,500 acre complex also includes swimming pool, beach with swimming area, beach-side meeting hall, horseback riding, boat rentals, boat launch, hiking trail, tennis, basketball, softball, bicycle rentals, fishing, fishing license/tackle, store, guided quail hunts and. sporting clays. State hunting licenses are available at sporting goods stores and all county courthouses across North Alabama. Due to seasonal updates, please see the Alabama Hunting & Fishing Digest from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for fee updates and bag limits. Fees average $125.00 for a 10-day trip permit for All-Game and $75.00 3-day trip permit for All –Game. Both require a $2.00 Issuance Fee. State and Federal Duck Stamp required when hunting migratory waterfowl. Small game permits can be purchased as well. (Other fees & restrictions may apply)For hunting license information go to dcnr.state.al.us/licenses or call 888-848-6887. |