Established Camping
Open Pond Recreation Area
About
National Forest
Scenic views, well-maintained facilities, and a diversity of recreational opportunities await you at Open Pond Recreation area. The campground at Open Pond includes primitive sites as well as those with water and electric hook-ups, with easy access to boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycle riding. Open Pond Recreation Area also includes a day-use area designed for peaceful picnicking with a panoramic view of Open Pond. A group shelter here was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It retains its original distinct design and is interesting to those who enjoy CCC history.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerThis place is beautiful
The camp ground is nice the lake is beautiful. Verizon cell signal 2 bars. Cash only for payment
GuideNice
Plenty of sites Hot shower flushable toilet hiking trails pond to fish what more do you need
RangerNice place to camp
Quiet, cheap, good cell service, and okay bathrooms. Just watch out for alligators around the pond!
Location
Open Pond Recreation Area is located in Alabama
Directions
From Andalusia, AL, take US Rt. 29 south for 9.7 miles to Blue Lake-Open Pond sign (State Rt. 137). Turn left onto State Rt. 137 and go south for 1.1 miles to National Forest Open Pond Recreation sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to another National Forest Open Pond Recreation sign (Forest Rt. 336). Turn right onto Rt. 336 and follow signs to campground.
Coordinates
31.08876244 N
86.55333327 W