Make time for lake life.

Discover the people, places, and everyday pleasures of Lake Wedowee.

Welcome to our kind of lake life.

Lake Wedowee Life shares the stories, local businesses, and familiar faces that make this corner of Alabama special. Whether you live here, spend weekends on the water, or are planning your first visit, make yourself at home. There’s always something—and someone—worth getting to know.


Helpful Lake & Local Information

R.L. Harris Dam

Construction of R.L. Harris Reservoir, as it is officially known, began in 1974 

Recreation Facilities On The Lake

Hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing piers, playgrounds, boat launches, and rest areas.

Local Business Directory

Including the best places to eat, play, shop and stay in the area

Explore Wedowee Beyond the Water

Find places to eat, shop, stay, and explore in our Wedowee Small Town Guide on Alabama Small Towns.

Featured Story

​Nearly $50 Million in Lake Wedowee Land Sales Signals Major New Development Era  

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A new chapter for Lake Wedowee has officially begun, as evidenced by nearly $50 million in recent land sales. As Paul Harvey would say, stay tuned for the rest of the story! Follow Lake Wedowee Life as this major development unfolds.

By Kelly Caldwell
Lake WedoweeLife/WEDO Media

Link to the full story
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Inside the Latest Issue


Go “Beyond the Lake” with stories celebrating Alabama’s history, hometown leadership, and the pleasures of summer. Meet AL Girls State Governor Kate Herndon, explore the science of ice cream, try fresh seasonal recipes, and get tips for fishing the dog days on Lake Wedowee.


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