Smith Lake, Alabama, is quietly nestled Less than an hour from Huntsville & Birmingham and less than 2 ½ hours from Nashville; Smith Lake is a family-friendly and happy community – a natural wonderland for fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, and other outdoor fun. With over 642 miles of spectacular shoreline and 21,000+ acres of inviting, emerald-green depths, property on Lewis Smith Lake has been an investment darling of Alabama real estate for decades. Whether you are looking for a luxury Lake Mansion, a vacation home, or an investment property, Smith Lake is hard to beat.