Lake Lurleen State Park, an Alabama State Park near Holt, Northport, Tuscaloosa

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Lake Lurleen State Park

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	Lake Lurleen State Park 13226 Lake Lurleen Rd Coker, 35452 Phone: 205-339-1558
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Lake Lurleen State Park is named after Alabama?s only female governor. Lurleen Wallace, the wife of former Governor George C. Wallace, was native of Tuscaloosa County. As governor she was instrumental in funding a major renovation project of Alabama State Parks.

Lake Lurleen State Park is located 9 miles Northwest of the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama and is 14 miles from the campus of the University of Alabama, Home of the ?Crimson Tide?

1,625-acre park is a scenic lakeside retreat set on the banks of a 250-acre lake. The park facilities include a modern campground, camp store, activity building, picnic area, play area, pavilions, beach with bathhouse, fishing piers, boat rentals and boat-launch areas.

For those who like to explore and take in the local sights and culture, the cities of Northport and Tuscaloosa both offer unique experiences. No trip would be complete without a visit to the University of Alabama campus and the Paul ?Bear? Bryant Museum and Alabama?s Museum of Natural History. There is also the renown Kentuck Art Festival held in Northport, which attracts many artists and craftsmen from the Southeast.

Lake Lurleen State Park host two major events each year. The Annual Youth Fishing Tourmenamt and the Lake Lurleen Triathlon are normally held the second Saturday in June. Please call the Park for more information at 205-339-1558 or email lakelurleenstpk@mindspring.com .

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I used to go here when I was little and always had the best time. Even when I was a teen and was mad that I was forced to go, I was always glad I did. Now, I take my babies.

Written by Kim 27-Jun-2008

Camping:

Ninety-one modern campsites overlook the scenic 250-acre lake. All sites have water and electrical hook-ups, and thirty-five sites have sewage drain connections. A sewage dumping station, and modern bathhouse facilities are available for the camper?s convenience. Swimming, fishing (Alabama Fishing License required), and boat launch (Boater?s License required, if applicable) are included in the camping fee. Pets are welcome at the park and in the campground area; but they must be on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in the swimming area, the beach, beach parking lot, or adjoining areas. Signs are posted to indicate pet area limits.

Reservations may be made by telephone to Lake Lurleen State Park 205-339-1558, or through the Central Reservation Center 1-800-ALA-PARK. Collect calls to the park will not be accepted. Reservations are taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A deposit equal to one night basic campsite rental rate is required to reserve a campsite. To insure that you have a campsite, reservations are recommended for holidays, weekends, and during the college football season.

Specific campsites or specific types of campsites are not reserved. A reservation only guarantees you a campsite in the campground. When you arrive, if the specific type of site you want is available, you may upgrade at that time. All campers must occupy their campsite with appropriate camping equipment immediately after registering.

Reservations for holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day) require a three-night minimum stay, with required days set by park management. During the college football season a two-night minimum stay is required, with required days set by park management. Check in time is between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Checkout time is 4:00 p.m.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Only Visa, MasterCard and Debit cards are accepted for reservations by phone. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies to all reservations.

For more information or questions about reservations, call Lake Lurleen State Park Office at 205-339-1558.

Trails:

Approximately 10 miles of hiking trails are available.

7 miles of the new multi-use single-track trail has been completed. The new multi-use trail is open to mountain bikes and foot traffic only. The trail leads users to a previously inaccessible area around the lake and is becoming a prime destination for mountain bike riders.

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Boating:

Lake Lurleen is a man-made 250 acres lake. It assumes an elongated shape with four major branches and three minor ones. The lake measures nearly one and one-half miles in length and up to one-half mile wide. The deepest portion of the lake is 48 feet. The lake is stocked with large mouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. The park operates a bait and tackle shop, three fishing piers, fishing boat rentals and tow boat launching ramps to meet your every fishing need. Gasoline motors of any size may be operated on the lake. No water or jet skiing allowed. All State and Federal boating laws are enforced. All children age 8 and under are required to wear approved personal flotation devices at all times while in a boat.

Paddle Boat Rentals

$7.00 an hour + $5.00 deposit

(maximum of 4 persons/boat)

Canoe Rentals

$7.00 an hour + $5.00 deposit

$15.00 per day + $15.00 deposit

(maximum of 3 persons/boat)

Fishing Boat

10.00 per day + $10.00 deposit

$15.00 per 24 hours + $15.00 deposit (registered campers only)

(maximum of 3 persons/boat)

Must be 16 years or older to rent a boat.

Each person in boat must have a Coast Guard Approved ?Life Jacket?.

Children under the age of 8 must wear ?life jacket? at all times

Boats not allowed in swimming area

No swimming from boats

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Fishing and Hunting:

The park's centerpiece is 250-acre Lake Lurleen. Boat and canoe rentals are available. There is a roped-off swimming area, and anglers fish for bass, crappie, bream and catfish.

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