Directions: From the intersection of US 431 and AL Hwy 69 in Guntersville, AL, go north on US Hwy 431 for 14.9 miles to Guntersville Dam Road (Guntersville Dam sign). Turn left onto Guntersville Dam Road and go 3.8 miles to the dam. Note: this is for north dam access only - there is no vehicular traffic allowed across the dam.

Description: The north side of Guntersville Dam is similar to the south side and also provides boat access to Painted Bluff a few miles downstream. However, the north side of the dam is usually better for viewing Bald Eagles. Active eagles nests have been seen on the ridge just northeast of the dam and in a small wet area northwest of the dam. Look for adult parents from January - April and for recently-fledged juveniles in April and May. Sometimes, juvenile birds will stay in the area for several years, and many more birds can often be seen during the winter when resident eagles are joined by migrants from farther north.