Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial
operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the
foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial
giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate
the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.

Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.

Bird's eye view of the park

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

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.

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.

## Overview

Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group
picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use
Area. With over 36 miles of trails, 5,000 acres of land, 1,147 acres of water,
picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, the Blue Marsh Lake area is
appealing to all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.

## Recreation

Blue Marsh Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake for boating and waterskiing.
Paddle craft are also very popular. There is a 30 mile multi-use hiking trail
that permits hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Other activities include
swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hunting.

## Facilities

Blue Marsh Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake for boating and waterskiing.
Paddle craft are also very popular. There is a 30 mile multi-use hiking trail
that permits hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Other activities include
swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hunting.

## Natural Features

The group shelters are set within the day use picnic area surrounded by mowed
grass and parking lots. The shelters are also within walking distance of the
swimming beach.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the Blue Marsh Lake area may want to consider a visit to the Mid-
Atlantic Air Museum, Berks County Parks System which contains the Berks County
Heritage Center, and The Conrad Weiser Homestead located in nearby Hamburg,
PA.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use Area.  With over 36 miles of trails, 5,000 acres of land, 1,147 acres of water, picnic areas, a small beach and boat launches, the Blue Marsh Lake area is appealing to all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Blue Marsh Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake for boating and waterskiing.  Paddle craft are also very popular.  There is a 30 mile multi-use hiking trail that permits hiking, biking, and horseback riding.  Other activities include swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hunting.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Blue Marsh Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake for boating and waterskiing.  Paddle craft are also very popular.  There is a 30 mile multi-use hiking trail that permits hiking, biking, and horseback riding.  Other activities include swimming, picnicking, bird watching, and hunting.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The group shelters are set within the day use picnic area surrounded by mowed grass and parking lots.  The shelters are also within walking distance of the swimming beach.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors to the Blue Marsh Lake area may want to consider a visit to the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Berks County Parks System which contains the Berks County Heritage Center, and The Conrad Weiser Homestead located in nearby Hamburg, PA.

BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA)

Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

Wooden brown sign with the red castle US Army Corps of Engineers logo and Blue Marsh Lake written on the sign.

Blue Marsh Lake

Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter
of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and
monuments commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary
War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome
adversity during extraordinary times.

Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and monuments commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.

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