Open Pond is a little known spot in the Conecuh National Forest, one of the largest communities of Southern Longleaf Pines. They do not accept reservations, however the camp host is very helpful if you call ahead to let you know how full they are. There is no camp store, just a kiosk with envelopes for you to pay around $15 per night. They have fairly large sites with power/electric and better than average bathrooms and showers. We love to camp right by the beautiful pond and the pines and cypress. Plenty of wildlife to explore. Birds are everywhere, as are some alligators in some of the cypress swamps. If you ask the ranger, and it's warm enough, they can give you directions to the nearest bog where pitcher plants can be found, but bring waders or good rubber boots. They only grow in wet bogs that have been recently burned, and this is one of the few places to find them in the wild. Great trails, good for mountain bikes. The large Conecuh trail is a great bike trail but it is a large 12-13 mile loop, and there's not a safe/easy way to cut it in half on the highway, so beware.