Where to stay
Stay in downtown Guntersville for restaurants and the waterfront, in the state park for the woods and the views, in Scottsboro for the north end of the lake, or in Albertville and Boaz for good-value hotels. Lakefront cabins and houses are found all around the shore.
The areas
Best for walkingLake views and City Harbor
Hotels, inns and rentals in and around town, close to the restaurants of City Harbor, the downtown shops, the boat ramps and the bridges over the lake.
Best for: First visits, couples and anglers
Best for natureLodge, chalets, cabins and camping
The lodge on Taylor Mountain, chalets with lake views, lakeside cabins and a large campground, all inside the park, a few minutes’ drive from town.
Best for: Hikers, families and eagle watchers
Best for the north endThe upper lake and Goose Pond
Chain hotels, the Goose Pond Island resort area and lakeside rentals around Scottsboro, about 40 minutes north of Guntersville and closer to Chattanooga.
Best for: Anglers on the upper lake and road trips to Chattanooga
Best valueChain hotels on Sand Mountain
Good-value chain hotels in the towns on Sand Mountain, about 15–25 minutes from Guntersville, handy when the lake fills up for a tournament or a holiday weekend.
Best for: Budget stays and busy weekends
Guntersville has a handful of hotels and inns, some with lake views, plus chain hotels on the main roads into town. Albertville, Boaz and Scottsboro have more chain hotels, often at lower prices.
The Lodge at Lake Guntersville sits on top of Taylor Mountain, with lake views. The park also has chalets, lakeside cabins and a large campground with spaces for tents and RVs.
Vacation rentals around the shore range from small cabins to big houses with their own docks and boat slips. They suit families and fishing groups, but many have a minimum stay in summer.
Prices are highest on summer weekends, around the Fourth of July and during big bass tournaments, when rooms around the lake fill up quickly. Weekdays and the winter months are usually good value, except during the Eagle Awareness weekends.
Good to know
Downtown Guntersville, for the restaurants, the waterfront and easy access to the boat ramps and the state park. Choose the state park if you want to wake up in the woods.
Yes. The park has a lodge on Taylor Mountain, chalets, lakeside cabins and a large campground. Book early for summer weekends and the Eagle Awareness weekends in winter.
Yes, all around the lake, from small cabins to large houses with their own docks. They are popular with families and fishing groups, and many have a minimum stay in summer.
Book a few months ahead for summer weekends, holidays such as the Fourth of July, and big bass tournaments, when rooms around the lake fill quickly. At other times, a few weeks is usually enough.
Plan your Lake Guntersville trip
Once you have a base, compare fishing trips, museum tickets and day trips from the lake.