Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Alabama

3 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Alabama, each checked for public access.

3 spots listed3 lakes and tarns

3 spots in Alabama

Swimming allowed

Lake Lurleen

Lake
Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker

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

Public swimming

Double Oak Lake

Lake
Oak Mountain State Park, Indian Springs Village

Oak Mountain State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Double Oak Lake, with bathrooms and a seasonal concession stand.

Public swimming

Beaver Lake

Lake
Oak Mountain State Park, Eagle Point

Oak Mountain State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Beaver Lake at the park's north end, with bathrooms nearby.