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William B. Bankhead National Forest is one of Alabama's four lovely national forests, spanning a distance of over 181,000 acres near the city of Double Springs. The northwestern Alabama forest is home to the state's only designated National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork, and is named in honor of longtime United States Representative William B. Bankhead. It is a popular outdoor recreational destination throughout the year, offering splendid opportunities for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Six recreational units are scattered throughout the forest, offering overnight camping facilities and a plethora of opportunities for seasonal recreation. The spacious Sipsey Wilderness, the largest national forest wilderness east of the Mississippi River, offers additional opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping.
1070 AL-33, Double Springs, AL 35553, Phone: 205-489-5111
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