Lake Tholocco Lodging

Fort Novosel’s newly constructed Lake Lodge is situated on the East Beach of Lake Tholocco. The Lake Lodge features 20 resort rooms with panoramic views and furnished balconies. A large banquet hall with seating capabilities for 145 guests compliments the Lodge and catering options welcomes events from intimate gatherings to extravagant weddings, and everything else in-between. Experience the true relaxation of a Lake Tholocco sunset at the Lake Lodge.

Although we love our pets, East Beach Lodge is not pet friendly. If you are looking for a pet friendly option then check out our cabins!

The Hospitality Team at Lake Tholocco Lodging looks forward to welcoming you home to Fort Novosel, Alabama and the magnificent Lake Tholocco!

Situated on a 676.8 acre lake on the Northwest Perimeter of Fort Novosel, Lake Tholocco Lodging transports guests to a world of rustic luxury amid the wilderness that flanks the Home of Army Aviation.

Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise from the Singing Pines Cabins on West Beach or experience a splendid sunset from the East Beach Cabins.  Our Cabin features include the following: 2 bedrooms with one queen sized bed in each room, furnished living area, full kitchens to include light cookware, a park style grill, and screened in porches. All cabins come furnished with 32-inch flat screen televisions, complete with satellite, and complimentary wireless internet access (due to the surrounding trees, internet and cell phone service may be intermittent) We have a limited number of pet-friendly cabins available at additional cost. Please contact the lodging facility for more information if you plan to bring a pet, as pets are only allowed in our pet-friendly cabins. Pets are defined as dogs and cats. No exotic pets allowed, nor reptiles or rodents. ADA accommodations are available by request.

Engineer Beach RV Park located at the end of Johnston Road past the Singing Pines Cabins. The RV Park features 18 Long-term and 30 Short-term Sites all featuring 40-foot concrete slabs, water, and 25, 30, and 50 AMP hookups. In addition, we offer 4 Tent Camping Sites, and 1 Yurt.

Boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, and swimming are among the favorite sports at the lake, which boasts excellent fishing and hunting opportunities as well. Lake Tholocco Lodging is convenient to the Army Aviation Museum, Silver Wings Golf Club, The Flightline and many other local attractions. We focus on making sure we provide our guests with all they need for a successful and pleasant visit to Fort Novosel ! We truly appreciate those who protect and defend America’s Freedom and our professional team is committed to ensuring you enjoy the very best in customer service with a gracious dose of Southern Hospitality.

Lake Tholocco swimming area is open Friday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. 

_{*For more information please call Outdoor Recreation (334)255-4305*}

Book your reservation today by calling or visiting the Lake Tholocco Lodging office, located in the Outdoor Recreation Service Center! Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance. We do not take reservations by e-mail request. Reservations must be made in person or by telephone at +1 (334)255-4234. Lake Lodging cannot guarantee which side of the Lake guests will be placed on, nor a specific cabin until the day of arrival.

All Lake Tholocco Lodging is available to Authorized Patrons on a first come first served basis, with no Priority of Patron policy in place. (With the exception of the 3-Bedroom Facility.) Authorized Patrons are Military, active or retired, or DoD Civilian. Lodging is open to the general public only through sponsorship by an authorized patron.

Lodging is primarily for recreational use only and official use is discouraged. However, official use lodging will be allowed if vacancy is available and length of stay falls within the maximum stay guidelines. A transient guest relationship exists and occupants do not have the same rights as a tenant/landlord relationship. Guests must be 18 years or older to register.

Payment Options

• Cash
• Check (10 Day hold on all checks, no refunds available until check clears the bank
• Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, or American Express
  *Photo ID is required with all payment types.

• Laundry Room (East Beach Lodge & Engineer Beach Recreational Facility)
• Ice Machine (only at East Beach Lodge)
• Ice for sale at Lodging Office
• Rollaway Beds
• Baby Cribs
• Gazebos and Picnic Areas

A reservation may be canceled up to 48 hours prior to the arrival date, or 48 hours prior to the desired departure date for early departures, without financial penalty.  The only exception to this policy is a sudden change to active duty military orders.

A guest who fails to show up for a reservation will be charged the first night’s stay, and any remaining nights will be canceled automatically at 10 a.m. the morning after arrival date. Guests who do not wish to forfeit the remaining nights of their reservation will have until 10 a.m. to call and confirm the remaining nights, however they will be responsible for paying for the no show fee at check-in.

Absolutely no reservations, cancellations, or alterations to existing reservations will be accepted via email. Patrons must call the Lake Tholocco Lodging Office during business hours.

The retreat (cabin) is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, ADA accessible cabin available for use by Wounded Warriors and Wounded Veterans.

• Priority 1 - AW2: No Fee
• Priority 2 : Half Price
• Priority 3: Full Price

Call our office for pricing and eligibility requirements call our office for pricing and eligibility requirements.

Classifications:

• Priority 1 - AW2: AW2 -an Active Duty Soldier that has been classified by the medical profession to be a Wounded Warrior. Wounded Veteran with severe injuries limiting mobility.
• Priority 2 : Active Duty Soldier with a physically disabled family member.
• Priority 3: Authorized patron with a physically disabled family member/guest.

Wounded Warrior/Wounded Veteran Clarification: US Service Members (active, national guard, reserve), active duty personnel assigned to a DoD Wounded Warrior Program (ie USA WTC or MEDCOM WTU, USMC WWR, etc), and Veterans who have a disability resulting from a wound, injury, or disease received in the line of duty. Participating Wounded Veterans are or have been affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD) Wounded Warrior Programs such as US Army (USA) Warrior Transition Command (WTC) and Medical Command (MEDCOM) Warrior Transition Units (WTU), US Marine Corps (USMC) Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR), and other DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical treatment facilities or programs.

Click here a complete listing of available Wounded Warrior Recreation Equipment

The Fort Novosel Riding Stables offers 20 rustic RV campsites with water and electricity hook ups. The grass sites have no paved areas. A dump station is not available on site, but can be utilized at the Engineer Beach RV Park & Campground on West Beach, Lake Tholocco. The Riding Stables is located on Hatch Road just south of the Silver Wings Golf Course. The complex includes a clubhouse with bathroom facilities. If you have a horse that needs boarding, please contact the Riding Stables for arrangements. To reserve a campsite, contact the Riding Stables at +1 (334)255-0021.

Rate Information

Nightly Charges are as follows:

• Rustic Sites – $10/night

• East Beach Lodge - $110.00/night
• 2 Bedroom Cabins - $120.00/night
• Short Term Campsites - $25.00/night
• Long Term Campsites - $16.00/night
• Tent Sites - $10.00/night
• Yurt - $30.00/night