Lake Martin

From fishing and sailing to golf and biking, it has many recreational areas to suit your preference.
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Welcome to Lake Martin

Lake Martin area attractions offer a wide range of activities and venues for recreation of all sorts, and the weather cooperates with warm temperatures from mid-April through mid-October. In fact, there is not a single month in the year when you cannot enjoy at least a few days of golf, biking and other outdoor activities during.
 
From fishing, swimming and sailing to golf, hiking, and biking, Lake Martin has many recreational areas to suit your preference. Do you like shopping, eating out, and spending an afternoon at the spa? Then Lake Martin is the place to be! Do you enjoy picnics, live music, and fireworks? Lake Martin can deliver that too. Less than 30 minutes from Auburn, only two hours from Atlanta, and just an hour from Birmingham and Montgomery, Lake Martin and its outstanding recreational areas are readily accessible. Lake Martin truly is the South’s Best Kept Secret!
 

Things to Do

Lakewinds Golf Course – a par 70 18-hole, 5500-yard old-fashioned public course with circular greens.
 
The Tradition Golf Course at Stillwaters –a par 72 18-hole course open to the public, with a state of the art practice facility, rated four stars by Golf Digest in 1999.
 
Camp ASCCA – a nationally recognized therapeutic recreation area for children and adults with physical or intellectual disabilities; weekend and weeklong sessions available year round.
 
Holly Hills Trail – a natural habitat for a wide variety of birds; abundant viewing opportunities
 
Wind Creek State Park – 1,445 acres along the shore with a fully equipped modern campground (256-329-0845)
 
Dixie Sailing Club – private club hosting Saturday racing events from March until November and regattas in the Spring and Fall.
 
Willow Point Country Club – a private club located on the edge of the lake, offering a fitness center, swimming pool and sandy beach, tennis, boating, and fishing; available for special events.
 
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail – 11 miles of footpath only hiking trails along the southeastern shore; bald eagles, wild turkeys, and other birds are abundant.
 
Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail – includes seven sites on and around Lake Martin where waterfowl and bald eagles can be found.
 
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park – a 2,040-acre park dedicated to the battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814; excellent birding opportunities.

Overview for Lake Martin, AL

3,051 people live in Lake Martin, where the median age is 40.4 and the average individual income is $17,367. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,051

Total Population

40.4 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$17,367

Average individual Income

Around Lake Martin, AL

There's plenty to do around Lake Martin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lake Martin Creamery, The Funky Goat, and Bob's Fine Foods.

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Dining 4.46 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.18 miles 6 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.24 miles 9 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 4.45 miles 5 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining 0.36 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.41 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lake Martin, AL

Lake Martin has 1,104 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Martin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,051 people call Lake Martin home. The population density is 191.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,051

Total Population

Low

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40.4

Median Age

55.78 / 44.22%

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2.54

Average Household Size

$17,367

Average individual Income

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Schools in Lake Martin, AL

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The following schools are within or nearby Lake Martin. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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