Things to Do near Lake Martin & Auburn

Explore by day. Come home to the quiet.

Fern View Lodge sits on a 97-acre working farm in Camp Hill, Alabama, between Lake Martin and Auburn. Lakes, state parks, historic sites, college sports and championship golf are all within about 45 minutes. When the day is done, the hot tub and fire table are waiting.

On the Farm

You don't have to leave to find something to do. Walk the trails through hardwood forest and open pasture, watch for deer, turkey, hawks and beaver activity, or just sit on the patio and enjoy the quiet. Lapeyrouse Lands is a working innovation farm, so there's always something new taking shape. Explore Lapeyrouse Lands Innovation Farm.

On the Water

Lake Martin (20–30 minutes)

Several marinas within 20 to 30 minutes, depending on which part of the lake you visit. Spend the day boating, fishing, kayaking or swimming, and stay for the sunset. We can help you rent a boat or find a fishing guide. Lake Martin boating and fishing

Wind Creek State Park

A state park on the shores of Lake Martin near Alexander City, with swimming, fishing, hiking and lake access.

Outdoors & Nature

Chewacla State Park (32 minutes)

Just outside Auburn, with shaded hiking and biking trails, a waterfall, and a lake for swimming and paddling.

History

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (23 minutes)

The site of the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend on the Tallapoosa River, with a visitor center, a walking trail and a driving tour of the battlefield.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (45 minutes)

Moton Field in Tuskegee, where the Tuskegee Airmen trained during World War II. The museum hangars tell their story.

Auburn Events & Golf

Auburn University (30 minutes)

Downtown Auburn and campus are 30 minutes away. Enjoy SEC football at Jordan-Hare Stadium, basketball and gymnastics at Neville Arena, baseball at Plainsman Park, plus graduation weekends and conferences year-round. Auburn events lodging

RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National (32 minutes)

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National in Opelika, with 54 holes across three courses. Golf getaways

Food, Drink & Music

Lake Martin's waterfront restaurants and local breweries, downtown Auburn's dining and live music, and the shops and restaurants of downtown Opelika (35 minutes) make for an easy evening out, or an easy reason to stay in.

Hunting & Fishing

East-central Alabama offers excellent seasonal hunting and year-round fishing nearby. Ask us for local recommendations.