Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251120
When Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area) reopens
Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 549 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 541 open for online reservation · 8 reserved.
Where the open windows are
1.5% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 541 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online1.5%
Open reservation dates541 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 549
Weekday openings311
Weekend openings230
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 311 fall on weekdays and 230 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 93 of 93 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 3 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 3 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 3 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 3 day-use units are available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Vista Pavilion | 182 |
| Hillside Pavilion | 180 |
| Lakeview Pavilion | 179 |
The 3 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
541 available reservation dates across 3 day-use units at Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Pavilion | 182 | 174 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +170 more |
| Hillside Pavilion | 180 | 132 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +168 more |
| Lakeview Pavilion | 179 | 166 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +167 more |
About Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)
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 a day use facility only and includes three boat launches and a Visitor Center. The group shelters includes picnic tables, grills, trash receptacles and restrooms nearby. Lakeview and Hillside shelters include water and electricity, but Vista shelter does not.
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.
3 monitored unitsDay useMax party 100
Getting there
Blue Marsh Lake is located 7 miles northwest of Reading, PA. Take route 183 north and make a left on Palisades Dr. Travel one mile and the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be on your right.
1268 Palisades Dr, Leesport, PA 19533610-376-6337
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View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251120 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)?
Reservations for Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 541 of 549 tracked reservation dates are open (98.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)?
December 2026, with 93 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Blue Marsh Lake (dry Brooks Day Use Area)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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