Open Pond Recreation Area
Open Pond Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Alabama.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alabama
- Coordinates
- 31.09153, -86.54541
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/alabama/recreation/camp…
About Open Pond Recreation Area
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Pond Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp Okaloosa | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Blackwater Shelter | Free campsite | 19 mi | Free | — |
| Frank Jackson State Park Campground | Private campground | 21 mi | — | — |
| Blackwater Shelter 2 | Free campsite | 23 mi | Free | — |
| Bear Lake Campground | Private campground | 23 mi | — | — |
Open Open Pond Recreation Area in DryRig
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.