Open Pond Recreation Area
Area Status: Open
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.
At a Glance
Fees: | Recreation Fee Schedule |
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Open Season: | All year |
Usage: | Light |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Flush |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | In case of emergencies and/or road-side assistance, please contact 911. |
Activities
Campground Camping
General Info:
General NotesOpen Pond Campground Hosts Contact Numbers:
Loop C: 334-222-2473
Loop D: 334-222-3676
No. of Sites | 74 |
Reservation Info | Camping is first-come, first-served. Camping fees range from $8-$16 per night; Day use is $3 per vehicle. Open Pond Campground Hosts Contact Numbers: Loop C: 334-222-2473 and for Loop D: 334-222-3676 |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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RV Camping
No. of Sites | 65 |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Viewing Plants
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- FS Road 900 Closure at Tuskegee National Forest
- Talladega NF – Shoal Creek District - FSR 548 Open
- Bankhead National Forest Wolfpen Campground Decision
- Leon Brook Hines Lake Closure
- Tuskegee National Forest Bartram Trail is Open
- PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ATVs
- Rules for Forest Visitors
- Law Enforcement Prohibited Acts