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RESERVATIONS | LAKE LURLEEN
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | LAKE LURLEEN
Lake Lurleen State Park will open to the public on April 15, 2026. We will begin taking online reservations for campsites on April 3, 2026.
Activities
Located nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport, this 1,625-acre park is a scenic retreat situated on the banks of Lake Lurleen, offering a variety of recreational and relaxation opportunities. Facilities include a modern campground, activity building, picnic areas, play areas, pavilions, a beach and bathhouse, fishing piers, RV storage, boat rentals, and boat-launch areas.
The park features more than 23 miles of multi-use trails ranging from easy to moderate in difficulty. The trails hug the shoreline of Lake Lurleen and are open to both hikers and mountain bikers. The park also features a Nature Center, fishing, meeting facilities, paddleboats, swimming, and a beach.
Nature
The main attraction at the park is the 250-acre Lake Lurleen. The lake measures nearly one and a half miles in length, one-half mile wide, and at its deepest is 48 feet. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie, so anglers are sure to reel in a nice-sized catch. Boat-launch areas and ample pier and bank fishing are available.
Area Attractions
The park is conveniently located near many local attractions, including the cities of Northport and Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama campus, the Paul “Bear" Bryant Museum, and the Alabama Museum of Natural History. Each October, the Kentucky Art Festival in Northport attracts many artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast. All this and more make Lake Lurleen State Park the perfect place to stay while enjoying the area.
Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.
