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    Lake Lurleen

    Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker, AlabamaLakeSwimming allowed

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    Lake Lurleen State Park has a sandy public beach with swimming restricted to an enclosed area.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Day-use fee: $5 adults; $2 children aged 4–11; $2 seniors aged 62 and over; free for children aged 0–3 and qualifying military visitors.
    Swim hours
    7 am to sunset
    Facilities
    Sandy beach, beach bathroom, exterior rinse showers, picnic areas
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
    Dogs
    Not allowed on the beach, beach pavilion, parking lot, playground or surrounding areas.
    Managed by
    Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

    Getting there

    13226 Lake Lurleen Road, Coker, Alabama 35452. The park is nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport.

    33.2970, -87.6809

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in the enclosed area.
    • Stay within the enclosed swimming area.
    • Do not swim from other lakeside areas, bridges, piers, campsites or boats.
    • Do not bring alcohol or pets to the beach or surrounding areas.

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    Questions about Lake Lurleen

    Can you swim at Lake Lurleen?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed in the enclosed beach area only; there are no lifeguards.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Lurleen?

    Day-use fee: $5 adults; $2 children aged 4–11; $2 seniors aged 62 and over; free for children aged 0–3 and qualifying military visitors.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Lurleen?

    Not allowed on the beach, beach pavilion, parking lot, playground or surrounding areas.

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