Beautiful lake front homes on Lake Martin
Alabama's Treasured Lake, Lake Martin is located in East-Central Alabama. It is a 41,150-acre man-made lake with over 880 miles of wooded shoreline. The lake was formed by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River.
Lake Martin has many popular attractions, natural sand beaches, restaurants, camping areas and popular islands. The lake has several landmarks, such as the Kowaliga Bridge, but perhaps the most recognized landmark on the lake is Chimney Rock, a large rock formation that resembles a chimney. Chimney Rock is located several hundred yards away; the formation which most people call Chimney Rock is actually Acapulco Rock. The area was the Tallapoosa River gorge before Martin Dam was built, and the water is more than 150 feet deep in this area. This popular spot is visited by thousands of boaters yearly, who park in front of “The Rock” to watch people climb over 60 feet and jump into the water. While many have enjoyed the thrill of jumping from these rock formations, a few jumpers have been seriously injured, paralyzed, or killed after jumping. Be careful!
