Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
Campground · Pennsylvania · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Blue Marsh Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 437 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use Area. With over 36 miles of trails, 5,000 acres of land, 1,147 acres of water, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, the Blue Marsh Lake area is appealing to all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.Recreation
Blue Marsh Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake for boating and waterskiing. Paddle craft are also very popular. There is a 30 mile multi-use hiking trail that permits hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Other activities include swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hunting.Facilities
Blue Marsh Lake is a day use facility only and includes three boat launches and a Visitor Center. The group shelters includes picnic tables, grills, trash receptacles and restrooms nearby. Lakeview and Hillside shelters include water and electricity, but Vista shelter does not.Natural Features
The group shelters are set within the day use picnic area surrounded by mowed grass and parking lots. The shelters are also within walking distance of the swimming beach.Nearby Attractions
Visitors to the Blue Marsh Lake area may want to consider a visit to the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Berks County Parks System which contains the Berks County Heritage Center, and The Conrad Weiser Homestead located in nearby Hamburg, PA.The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Dry Brooks Day Use Area
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.
3 campsites at Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Pavilion | Dry Brooks Day Use Area | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ |
| Lakeview Pavilion | Dry Brooks Day Use Area | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ |
| Vista Pavilion | Dry Brooks Day Use Area | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 100 | ♿ |
Getting there
Blue Marsh Lake is located 7 miles northwest of Reading, PA. Take route 183 north and make a left on Palisades Dr. Travel one mile and the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be on your right.
40.38997, -76.03212 · 40°23'23.9"N 76°1'55.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 20 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 49 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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 Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
- Can you reserve a site at Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)?
- Yes, Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area) have?
- 3 sites.
- Does Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area) have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
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Contact
- Phone 610-376-6337
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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