Katies Smith Lake Guidebook
Boat Rentals and Gas
One of the biggest boat rentals options on the lake. Large selection and only 20 minutes by boat to house.
12 locals recommend
Duskin Point Marina
198 Duskin Point RdOne of the biggest boat rentals options on the lake. Large selection and only 20 minutes by boat to house.
Favorite marinas (food/drinks)
Great place to go for food (seafood) and kid friendly and for adult beverages right on the water. You can get there by boat or by car. 30 minutes from house from boat or land. Lots of outdoor seating and live music in the summer on Friday and Saturday nights.
21 locals recommend
Trident Marina
21680 County Rd 222Great place to go for food (seafood) and kid friendly and for adult beverages right on the water. You can get there by boat or by car. 30 minutes from house from boat or land. Lots of outdoor seating and live music in the summer on Friday and Saturday nights.
Little bit of a drive (45 minutes) or by boat (almost an hour) but good food and drinks and right on the water. Their frozen drinks are great - especially the bushwhacker.
22 locals recommend
Brothers on Smith Lake
173 Co Rd 312Little bit of a drive (45 minutes) or by boat (almost an hour) but good food and drinks and right on the water. Their frozen drinks are great - especially the bushwhacker.
Grocery Store
Only 15 minutes from the house and has all the basics you will need during your stay. Also has fantastic BBQ and gas and bait.
11 locals recommend
Son's of Arley
6710 Co Rd 41Only 15 minutes from the house and has all the basics you will need during your stay. Also has fantastic BBQ and gas and bait.
Gateway Foodland
14928 US-278Larger grocery store about 30 minutes from house.
Food scene
Arley Coffee Shop
6670 Co Rd 41Great local spot for lunch on your way into town.
Good Mexican restaurant in downtown Arley that does drive thru take out. Note : No margaritas. We just make them at home in the blender after we get the take-out.
10 locals recommend
La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant
6530 Co Rd 41Good Mexican restaurant in downtown Arley that does drive thru take out. Note : No margaritas. We just make them at home in the blender after we get the take-out.
Shopping
Great local finds here (pet friendly) new and used merchandise. Only 15 mins from house.
Smith Lake Flea Market and Vintage Mall
6168 Co Rd 41Great local finds here (pet friendly) new and used merchandise. Only 15 mins from house.
Sightseeing/Attractions
Rock Creek Marina
288 Co Rd 4010Not far from the house, take the kids here to feed the fish!!
If you are out and about on the lake, the Smith Lake Dam is a cool spot to drive by. Pretty amazing structure. Good fishing there too. You will pass it on the right on your way to Trident or Brothers Marina
6 locals recommend
Smith Lake Dam
645 Power House RoadIf you are out and about on the lake, the Smith Lake Dam is a cool spot to drive by. Pretty amazing structure. Good fishing there too. You will pass it on the right on your way to Trident or Brothers Marina
Brand new Zipline Tour attraction. I haven’t personally been but looks so fun!
Adventures at Smith Lake
1177 County Road 385Brand new Zipline Tour attraction. I haven’t personally been but looks so fun!
Brand new 12 acre water park. I’ve not personally been but looks fun for the kids!
Wild Water At Cwac
1707 Main Avenue SouthwestBrand new 12 acre water park. I’ve not personally been but looks fun for the kids!
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Dry County
Winston County (where the property is located) is a dry county. So for adult beverages and spirits, you have to buy them beforehand. They are not sold at the grocery stores or gas stations in town.
Book before you go
Bass Fishing Guide
Mike Perry with StripeMasters is super fun, good to book with if you’d like to do a fishing trip. His number is +1 (205) 544-1310. Call or text to book direct.
Don't miss
Popsicle Princess
If you are out and about on the lake, a local favorite is to get a popsicle or some ice cream from the one and only Popsicle Princess (Dave Dempsey). Great for kids/families.