Blue Springs State Park
For the similarly named state park in Florida, see Blue Spring State Park.
| Blue Springs State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Blue Springs State Park in Alabama | |
| Type | State park |
| Location | Barbour County, near Clio, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31°39′34.9374″N 85°30′22.8018″W / 31.659704833°N 85.506333833°WCoordinates: 31°39′34.9374″N 85°30′22.8018″W / 31.659704833°N 85.506333833°W |
| Area | 103 acres (42 ha) |
| Elevation | 302 feet (92 m)[1] |
| Operated by | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Blue Springs State Park is a 103-acre (42 ha) Alabama state park located 7 miles (11 km) east of Clio. The centerpiece of the park is a clear blue underground-fed spring in which visitors can swim.[2]
Activities and amenities
- Swimming: The natural spring for which the park is named has a sandy bottom, pumps 3,600 US gallons (14,000 l) of water per minute and stays at a constant temperature of 68 °F (20 °C). Swimming (without lifeguards) is permitted.
- Camping: The park has both modern and primitive campsites and also offers rental campers.
- Fishing: A small pond is stocked with catfish and bream.
- Picnicking: The park offers picnic tables and grills and has four pavilions for rental.
References
- ↑ "Blue Springs State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Blue Springs State Park". Alabama State Parks. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
External links
- Blue Springs State Park Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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