Blue Springs State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Oct 1 – Feb 28)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- alapark.com(334) 397-4875
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Barbour County, about 17 miles northeast of Ozark, Blue Springs State Park covers about 806 acres.
Things to do include swimming, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Oct 1 – Feb 28 |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Mar 1 – Sep 30 |
Official wording
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct 1 - Feb 28 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mar 1 - Sep 30 Park gate closes one hour before park closing time.
Park gate closes one hour before park closing time.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ages 4-11, | $3 · child |
| Ages 12-61, | $5 |
| Ages 62+, | $3 · senior |
| Ages 3 and under are | Free |
| Veterans and Active-Duty Military | Free |
| Individual, | $100 |
| Family, | $155 · child |
| Ages 62+, | $55 · senior |
Official wording
Gate Entrance Fees • Ages 4-11, $3.00 • Ages 12-61, $5.00 • Ages 62+, $3.00 • Ages 3 and under are free • Veterans and Active-Duty Military: Free with ID; does not extend to dependents. Annual Park Passes are available at the Park Office. • Individual, $100.00 • Family, $155.00 (two (2) parents, four (4) children) • Ages 62+, $55.00 For reservations or information about Blue Springs State Park, call (334) 397-4875 or email: bluesprings.stpk@dcnr.alabama.gov Thanks to the Alabama Pioneers for creating this article about the history of Blue Springs State Park. Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about Alabama State Parks!
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Alabama State Parks reservations (reserve.alapark.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Modern and primitive campsites in a wooded rural atmosphere. Plan Your Stay Here.
For monthly rates, please call (334) 397-4875. Camping registration office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Modern and primitive campsites in a wooded rural atmosphere. Plan Your Stay Here.
For monthly rates, please call (334) 397-4875. Camping registration office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FEATURES
- 47 modern campsites
- Water hookup on each site
- 30-amp electrical
- Campsites have sewer hookups
- Fires are allowed at each campsite
- Each site has a picnic table and a grill
- Clean comfort station with shower
- Back-in and pull-thru sites available
- Free Wi-Fi in the area around the Park Office
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 4% lodging tax applies daily
- Check-in: 2:00 p.m. (Early check-in is available, subject to availability.)
- Check out: 11:00 a.m.
- Eight (8) people are allowed at a site, with an additional $2.00 fee per person, per day after four (4) people.
- Families are not allowed to double-up on the same site
- There is a $5.00 additional charge for adding a tent for children.
- Reservations must be for a minimum of two (2) nights on weekends. Holidays require a three (3) night minimum.
- Full payment is due upon reservation
- Cancellations must be made at least three (3) days before arrival to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued within three (3) days of arrival. The $5.00 RESERVATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Laundry facility on-site
For more information on cabin reservations, please call (334)397-4875 or email us at: bluesprings.stpk@dcnr.alabama.gov.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins
While the pools are the main attraction, the camping is excellent as well. Forty-seven modern campsites, seven of which have sewer hook-up, are each outfitted with a picnic table and grill, and campfires are allowed. Visitors can tent camp in the modern and primitive areas. A bathhouse and play areas are conveniently located in the campground.
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Magnolia Trail
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Download the Magnolia Trail Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2595 AL-10 Clio, AL 36017
AL - Nearest town
- Ozark — about 17 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.6640, -85.5077
- Phone
- (334) 397-4875
- bluesprings.stpk@dcnr.alabama.gov
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Entrance gate: Park gate closes one hour before park closing time.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alabama State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alabama State Parks 'All Parks' list
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology