Can you reserve a site at Open Pond Recreation Area?

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

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Open Pond Recreation Area

Facility · Alabama ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Conecuh National Forest (NF) · Open Access

233 ft

Elevation

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.

Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 62°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	62	66	73	79	87	90	92	92	89	80	71	64
Low °F	41	43	49	55	63	70	72	72	68	57	47	42
Precip in	5.3	5.0	5.3	5.0	3.8	6.0	6.3	5.2	5.2	3.6	4.3	4.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 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 Open Pond Recreation Area

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

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

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