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October Is the Best Month on Weiss Lake and Summer Has Been Taking the Credit
Fall is one of the best times to visit Weiss Lake in Leesburg, Alabama. Boat traffic drops after Labor Day, temperatures ease, and fall color moves across Lookout Mountain, Little River Canyon and DeSoto State Park, where color has historically peaked from the second half of October into the first half of November. Chesnut Bay Resort stays open year round, and its final Halloween weekend runs October 30 through November 1, 2026.
Halloween Is on a Saturday This Year, and Chesnut Bay Did Not Waste It
Chesnut Bay Resort in Leesburg, Alabama runs four Halloween weekends in 2026: Monster Mash Bash on October 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25, then the Grand Howl-O-Ween Celebration October 30 through November 1. Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31, and the resort is open for it, with a haunted trail, haunted wagon ride, park-wide trick-or-treating and costume contests.
Things to Do in Leesburg, AL: A Weekend That Isn't Spent in the Car
Leesburg, Alabama sits on Weiss Lake in Cherokee County, about an hour northeast of Birmingham. A strong weekend pairs lake time with one or two nearby stops: Cherokee Rock Village on Lookout Mountain, Little River Canyon National Preserve, DeSoto State Park or Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, plus Collinsville Trade Day on Saturdays and Mountain Top Flea Market on Sundays.
Family Vacation on Weiss Lake: A Realistic 4-Day Chesnut Bay Resort Itinerary
A four day family vacation at Chesnut Bay Resort in Leesburg, Alabama works best as one arrival and settle in day, one full day on Weiss Lake, one day exploring Northeast Alabama attractions like Cherokee Rock Village or Little River Canyon National Preserve, and one unscheduled resort day. Included amenities span two pools, private beach access, community docks, mini golf, a jumping pillow, playground, basketball, sand volleyball, horseshoes, two miles of walking trails, kayaks and water trike bikes.
Large Group Lake House Rentals in Alabama
Chesnut Bay Resort in Leesburg, Alabama rents Weiss Lake houses from two to six bedrooms, sleeping six to 18 guests. The largest are Dock Holiday (6 bedrooms, sleeps 18), The Southern Manor (sleeps 17) and Grits Carlton (6 baths, sleeps 17), all lakefront. Groups booking multiple homes may qualify for a discount.
Boat Rentals on Weiss Lake: Pontoons, Jet Skis and the Free Stuff Nobody Tells You About
Chesnut Bay Resort guests rent pontoon boats and jet skis on Weiss Lake through Weiss WaterSports at (256) 484-9999, open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May through Labor Day. Off season is appointment only, full day only. Kayaks and water trike bikes are included with your stay.