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Wheeler Reservoir

Rogersville, Alabama — Limestone County.

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4,906Surface acres
8Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 128250303, 2 mapped parts).

Location & fast facts

Where Wheeler Reservoir is in Alabama

The red circle marks Wheeler Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Wheeler Reservoir

  • Counties: Limestone, Lauderdale
  • City or town on the shore: Rogersville
  • Mapped as: Reservoir (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 32 mi from Huntsville and 93 mi from Birmingham, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Alabama: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Alabama

Official ADCNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 8 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 11 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Parrot feather recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Wheeler Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Sportsman's Park (campground)Riverview RV Park (campground)T's Outback (campground)Anderson Creek Ramp (Boat launch)1Barnetts Landing Ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Elk River North US 72 Boat Ramp (Boat launch)6Elk River South US 72 Boat Ramp (Boat launch)7Sportsman's Park Boat Ramp (Boat launch)81 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Anderson Creek Ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Barnetts Landing Ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Elk River North US 72 Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Elk River South US 72 Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Sportsman's Park Boat Ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 128250303, plus 1 more mapped parts), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Wheeler Reservoir

We found 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Wheeler Reservoir, 4 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

5 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Alabama

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Wheeler Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (34.8358, -87.1292). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Wheeler Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Wheeler Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    8 public access sites listed, 8 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Anderson Creek Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8239, -87.2426
    Barnetts Landing Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.7869, -87.2728
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8786, -87.1044
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8047, -87.2280
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.7780, -87.2716
    Elk River North US 72 Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8072, -87.2336
    Elk River South US 72 Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8068, -87.2350
    Sportsman's Park Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating34.8475, -87.1173

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Wheeler Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Wheeler Reservoir

    How big is Wheeler Reservoir?

    Wheeler Reservoir covers about 4,906 acres in Rogersville, Alabama (Limestone County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Wheeler Reservoir?

    Yes. 8 public trailer launches are listed: Barnetts Landing Ramp, Boat ramp and Elk River North US 72 Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Wheeler Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Wheeler Reservoir?

    Wheeler Reservoir touches Rogersville in Limestone County and Lauderdale County, Alabama.

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