Blue Marsh Lake

1268 Pallisades Drive
Leesport, PA 19533-9750

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.

Directions

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

Reviews

Blue Marsh Lake offers clean and well-equipped pavilions with beautiful views, suitable for picnics and gatherings. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, shade, and nearby recreational amenities. Some concerns include strict enforcement of unloading rules without clear signage and elevated pavilion rental costs compared to past years.

Clean pavilions and bathrooms

Beautiful scenic views

Quiet and private locations

Facilities include water, electric, and grills

Nearby amenities like volleyball courts and lake beach

Ranger enforcement can be rude and strict about unloading rules

Lack of clear signage about rules and restrictions

Increased pavilion rental costs

Vista pavilion lacks water access for washing and drinking

19 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

michael w

Campground:Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Loop:Dry Brooks Day Use Area

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Reviewed a month ago

Bathrooms were locked, no porta johns. For the 1st year EVER, the FROST FREE water spigot was turned off. As always the lake staff visited and were very kind and helpful. We did have visitors park on the grass and agree with the actions of the rangers. We will post signs and threaten our guests next year

Jennifer O

Campground:Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Loop:Dry Brooks Day Use Area

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Reviewed a month ago

We were here for a work event and had a great experience!

Laura C

Campground:Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Loop:Dry Brooks Day Use Area

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was a great, mostly private area. It was quiet and had great space to spread out for our family reunion. You just need to drive down to the lake.

Mashiat B

Campground:Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Loop:Dry Brooks Day Use Area

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Very nice pavilion, it was clean with all kinds of facilities. Bathroom was very clean. Best place with unbelievable price .

michael w

Campground:Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Loop:Dry Brooks Day Use Area

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Reviewed a year ago

Great staff