Sipsey River - Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Double Springs, Alabama
Bankhead National Forest, Winston County Rd 23, Double Springs, AL 35553,Double Springs,Alabama
34.283, -87.39683
9.4 miles N of Double Springs, Alabama
Address: Bankhead National Forest, Winston County Rd 23, Double Springs, AL 35553
GPS: 34°16'58.8"N 87°23'48.6"W
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State: Alabama

Canoe, Kayak, and Swim

Experience Alabama's natural beauty and scenic views by floating down the Sipsey River. It is located in the Sipsey Wilderness area. It is Alabama's only wild and scenic river featuring several swimming holes. There are multiple places where you can jump from large boulders into the river - MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE TO JUMP FIRST.

Sipsey River is also a popular place to canoe and kayak.

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Canoeing Sipsey River in the Bankhead National Forest-Alabama

http://rexoutdoors.blogspot.com/2012/04/canoeing-sipsey-river-in-bankhead.html

Floating Alabama’s Sipsey River

https://dispatchesfromthewildworld.blogspot.com/2012/10/floating-alabamas-sipsey-river.html

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http://www.smithlakervpark.com/sipsey-river-adventure/
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  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Double Springs, Alabama

  1. Head west on Blake Dr toward AL-195 S (72 ft)
  2. Turn right onto AL-195 N (1.2 mi)
  3. Continue straight onto AL-33 N (12.6 mi)
  4. Turn left onto Co Rd 6/Cranal Rd
    Continue to follow Co Rd 6
    (2.2 mi)
  5. Continue onto Cranal Rd (1.8 mi)
  6. Turn left (367 ft)
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