Open Pond Recreation Area
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $16 per night. Open Pond Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Andalusia, Alabama.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Open Pond Recreation Area sits inside National Forests in Alabama. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 300 ft
31.0915, -86.5454 in Covington. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Open Pond Recreation Area?
No. Open Pond Recreation Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Open Pond Recreation Area?
Camping at Open Pond Recreation Area costs Single Site: $16 per night.
Is there drinking water at Open Pond Recreation Area?
Yes, Open Pond Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Open Pond Recreation Area?
Open Pond Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Open Pond Recreation Area
More campgrounds: camping near Andalusia and campgrounds in Covington.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30