Pickwick and surrounding area

[firekracker50]

Hey I'm headed down to Alabama for 9 days starting next weekend.
I have been to Pickwick, wilson, and guntersville. I think this week I want to stay close to the dam between Pickwick and Wilson so I can fish both lakes.
Where is there good to stay in that area. Last time I was there I stayed at the days inn. But boat parking is pretty crappy. And I prefer to have my boat close to the room.
Me and two buddies are coming so I would prefer somewhere to stay that sleeps 3 people comfortable. Kitchen is a bonus.
Is there anything reasonable you would recommend?

[pickwickmike]

Lots of options in Florence. Depends on what you want to spend. Comfort Inn and Suites is reasonable and in a safe area for around 85/night for 2 queens. Or you can go high end Residence and get a 2 bedroom suite with kitchen for 150-175. Whatever you can stand.

[Bamaman]

The Baymont by Windham is right behind Shoney's Restaurant, 1 block from Cox Creek Blvd. That is 2 miles from Wilson Dam. You can pull your boat 5 ft. from your room door, and run an extension cord into your room. It used to be a Jameson Inn and is a nice property. The price should be far less than other motels/hotels in town--most of which are new, large facilities.

[firekracker50]

I looked at all three of those on google earth and it doesn't look like they have boat parking.

[Bamaman]

All the rest of the hotel properties in the area have inside halls, and most are very new. None have boat parking as you see it.

[firekracker50]

THe holiday inn has some boat parking with electric. But its not right by the room.
They want $144/night for 2 beds and a couch. Baymont is $88 for 2 beds + $25 for a cot.

Id rather stay at baymont i just dont want to get screwed on parking and not have anywhere to park the boat.

[mrlawler1]

These hotels around here revolve around the river...they'll have somewhere to park the boat...the Baymont is headquarters for when the BASS Nation comes to town I think....may not be right outside your window or it might be but if not, it'll be close prolly..

[Rgm381]

The Comfort Inn has plug ins but you won't be close to your boat. The Muscle Shoals location has a small parking lot but the Florence location has ample parking.

[Boozer]

Try looking at Joe Wheeler State Park. They have some cabins on the south side of the river that usually run around 100.00 a night. They are located at wheeler dam.