Blue Marsh Lake

Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project having a 1,150-acre lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental; visitor center; three boat launches; and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail and three interpretive trails, one being ADA accessible. Activities include swimming, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, hiking, equestrian and mountain bike riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching and other nature-oriented and outdoor activities.

Camping and Day Use

Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Nearby Activities

Boating
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Reading, approx. 5 miles northwest on PA 183 to Bern Church, then left following project signs to the lake.

Additional Information

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