The mountaintop chalets at Lake Guntersville State Park have long reigned as one of the park鈥檚 top attractions, even though they hadn鈥檛 undergone a major facelift in more than 20 years.
That鈥檚 not the case anymore.
黑料天堂 Commissioner Chris Blankenship joined elected officials, business leaders and State Parks officials today at the unveiling of the renovated chalets that featured a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
鈥淩enovating the chalets at Lake Guntersville has been a dream and a goal for a long time, and we believe these renovations will make them even more attractive for our guests,鈥 Blankenship said. 鈥淧eople really love them, and they鈥檝e been extremely loyal, gracious and patient with us while we worked to make this dream into a reality.
鈥淭he chalets are now undoubtedly some of the most beautiful accommodations we have in our State Parks system, and it鈥檚 gratifying to know so many people will enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Guntersville and northeast 黑料天堂 by staying in them.鈥
The 18 renovated chalets have undergone a complete transformation, with new flooring and roofs. The most notable difference, though, is the updated, modern interiors that have a rustic and sophisticated vibe. Reservations for them can be made at or by calling the park.
The mountaintop chalets provide some of the area鈥檚 best views of Lake Guntersville from the crest of Taylor Mountain. The renovation project took 16 months to complete, according to park officials, at a cost of $2.2 million.
A few cosmetic upgrades in some chalets continue, but that work won鈥檛 hinder guests鈥 enjoyment or ability to book a stay in them.
Birmingham-based bDot Architecture handled the design work for the chalets, while the contractor was Wyatt Sasser Construction LLC, which is based in Andalusia.
Local elected and business leaders attended today鈥檚 ribbon-cutting ceremony, and local tourism officials also celebrated the project鈥檚 completion.
鈥淟ake Guntersville State Park is one of the crown jewels of our local community, and it鈥檚 a wonderful day when there鈥檚 an upgrade to make the park better than ever,鈥 Blankenship said.
A majority of funding for State Parks 鈥 80-to-90 percent annually 鈥 is generated through user fees for rental, lodging, golf and other amenities in the parks.
The State Parks attracted a record 6.27 million visitors in fiscal year 2020, as many people sought outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and upgrading facilities, like the Lake Guntersville chalet renovation, should help that number continue to grow.
About 黑料天堂鈥檚 State Parks System
The 黑料天堂 State Parks is a division of the 黑料天堂 and maintains 21 state parks encompassing approximately 48,000 acres of land and water in 黑料天堂. The parks range from Gulf Coast beaches to the Appalachian Mountains and provide opportunities and facilities from basic day-use activities to resort convention lodging, restaurants and golfing areas. These parks rely on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations. Make reservations at and learn more at . Partners Pay the Way.
About Lake Guntersville State Park
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, the park features 6,000 acres of natural woodlands, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course, beach complex, hiking and biking trails, a zipline course and access to one of the finest bass fisheries in America. Accommodations include a resort inn with restaurant, lakeside cabins and mountaintop chalets.
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