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Blue Marsh National Recreation Area

1268 Palisades Dr, Bernville, Pennsylvania 19533 USA

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Blue Marsh National Recreation Area is an artificial lake located northwest of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, USA and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. It is in western Berks County, fed into by the Tulpehocken Creek. The main span of the lake is along the border between Bern and Lower Heidelberg Townships. However, the northwesternmost portions lie in the more sparsely populated North Heidelberg and Penn Townships. In the middle of the lake is a large, uninhabited island (claimed by Bern Township). The lake is a popular recreation area in the summer, where people can fish, swim, and boat.

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yoderbarbie

32 Reviews
5 Helpful

August 26, 2023

Rated 5.0

Use the blue marsh recreation area address to get to the day use beach swimming area. It’s free to use during the day. You park-free, easy walk to bathrooms/changing rooms, and then easy walk down to sand and into the water! There is also a small playground, grills, and a snack/food shop-not sure if their hours though. No lifeguards, but a great spot to enjoy the water-in the designated swim area it’s a nice gradual water depth change-perfect for kids, and the sand is smooth. Very relaxing during the day, can get a bit crowded in the evening/weekends.

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