Lake Martin
Lake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties in Alabama. Its address puts it 7 mi southeast of Our Town. The mildest months are March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–82°F.
A lake, 7 mi southeast of Our Town
Alexander City is the nearest base
Alexander City is 11 miles north, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Plan a visit to Lake Martin around the weather below.
Lake Martin
Lake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties in Alabama. It is a 44,000-acre (178 km2) reservoir with over 750 miles (1,200 km) of wooded shoreline. Lake Martin is a reservoir, enlarged by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. The Martin Dam powerhouse is used to generate hydroelectric power for the Alabama Power Company. Construction on Martin Dam began in 1923 and was completed in 1926, creating what was, at that time, the largest human-made body of water in the world. Originally known as Cherokee Bluffs for the geological formation upon which it was built, the dam was renamed in 1936 in honor of Thomas Martin, the then-president of Alabama Power Company. Alabama Power and Russell Lands own some of the shoreline.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 69 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
A base for Lake Martin
The closest lodging is in Alexander City (14) and Auburn (29), and Montgomery has the most rooms in the area (126).
Alexander City
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
14,515 people
11 mi north of Lake Martin
Montgomery
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
195,300 people
36 mi southwest of Lake Martin
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Lake Martin | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander City | 11 mi north | 15 min | 14 7 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 14,515 | $155K | D− |
| Auburn | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 85,113 | $365K | B |
| Dadeville | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,920 | $172K | C− |
| Our Town | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 372 | — | — |
| Ray | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 548 | $138K | — |
| Equality | 13 mi west | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 93 | $295K | — |
| Wetumpka | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 7,535 | $204K | C+ |
| Tallassee | 16 mi south | 25 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 4,738 | $145K | D− |
| Montgomery | 36 mi southwest | 55 min | 126 97 hotels · 15 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 195,300 | $162K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Lake Martin
Also within 62 miles are these.
Big draw126 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
227 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
50 mi MountainCheaha Mountain
36 mi MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
36 mi LandmarkCivil Rights Memorial
61 mi GardenCallaway Gardens
57 mi MuseumInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame
36 mi MuseumThe Legacy MuseumPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Cheaha Mountain: Amann09 (talk · contribs), Public domain · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Civil Rights Memorial: Colin Mutchler from Brooklyn, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 · International Motorsports Hall of Fame: BWard 1997, CC BY 4.0 · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Martin in questions
What town is Lake Martin near?
Our Town, AL, about 7 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Lake Martin?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Martin?
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM), about 43 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 74 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Martin?
Alexander City (11 mi, 14 places to stay), Montgomery (36 mi, 126 places to stay) and Auburn (26 mi, 29 places to stay).
Advice from Our Town
No one has shared advice yet; Our Town’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.