Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Recreation Area?

No. Blue Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Blue Lake Recreation Area

Facility · Alabama ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Conecuh National Forest (NF) · Open Access

268 ft
Elevation

Blue Lake Recreation Area is a day-use picnic area with swimming beach. It is a short 10-minute drive from Open Pond Recreation Area and is available for use by those camping at Open Pond Campground. Picnic sites, restrooms, outdoor showers, and a sand beach are available. Fishing is also popular at Blue Lake. A primitive boat ramp provides access to the lake.

Getting there

31.11704, -86.55471 · 31°7'1.3"N 86°33'17.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 61°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	65	72	78	84	89	91	90	87	79	70	63
Low °F	35	38	44	50	59	68	70	70	65	53	42	37
Precip in	5.2	4.6	5.0	4.9	4.3	5.7	6.2	6.3	5.1	3.4	4.1	5.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Blue Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Recreation Area?: No. Blue Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Blue Lake Recreation Area

Open Pond Recreation Area 1.9 mi · Facility
Conecuh Shooting/Rifle Range 3.8 mi · Facility
Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake 17.2 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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