Lake Martin Islands

Acapulco Rock
Acapulco Rock Island is right adjacent to Chimney Rock Island at the cresent of Lake Martin. It is a popular hang-out spot for boaters. People Climb to various levels of the rock to jump into Lake Martin. The busiest times are during the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays.

Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Island has always been a famous landmark on Lake Martin. It got its name from a rock that protrudes from the top of the island that resembles a chimney.

Goat Island
Goat Island is nestled north of Martin Dam. It has become the residence for a family of goats for as long as lake dwellers can remember. Boaters often cruise the waters along the island in hopes of catching a glimpse of the island goats. On occasion, the goats have been known to traipse down the rocky hill, eager to see what goodies the boaters may have brought for them to munch on; they especially enjoy lettuce and fruit.

Graveyard Island
Graveyard Island measures 30 by 30 yards and is almost a circle. Surrounded by a seawall of rip-rap, a small county graveyard of long ago is now a tiny island in Lake Martin and can be seen from the lake homes in the Bay Pines area. The fading memorials are protected and still legible after more than a century of existance. It's best to approach it from downwind and tie the boat with a long line so it doesn't have contact with the seawall. The best place to approach the island is from the east, where a shallow, sandy bottom makes it easy to jump out into the water and approach the island.

Neptune Island
Neptune Island is a small island in Parker Creek with a statue of Neptune.

Sand Island
Sand Island is a small island near Willow Point Country Club and is a favorite for people of all ages. Although in recent years the island has been the recipient of weather damage from Hurricane Opal and a couple of tornadoes, many area residents organize annual clean-ups for the island to help restore it to its original stage for play and frolic. Without the efforts of concerned volunteers, the island may soon slip away into the waters of Lake Martin.

Snake Island
Snake Island is located in the midst of the waterway near the Tallapoosa River Bridge. It is a landmark to many boaters. The Island is approached by few because of what its name implies; however, popular knowledge declares that the name refers more to the overgrown appearance of the island than to its inhabitants.

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