Blue Springs State Park

Blue Springs State Park
Blue Springs State Park
Location in Alabama
LocationBlue Springs, Barbour County, Alabama, United States
Nearest cityClio, Alabama
Coordinates31°39′49″N 85°30′23″W / 31.66361°N 85.50639°W / 31.66361; -85.50639
Area103 acres (42 ha)
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Established1963
Administered byAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
DesignationAlabama state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Blue Springs State Park is a public recreation area located 7 mi (11 km) east of Clio in Blue Springs, Barbour County, Alabama. The 103-acre (42 ha) state park features a clear blue, natural underground spring that pumps 3,600 US gal (14,000 L) of water per minute into two concrete-ringed swimming pools. The park's recreational area was expanded in 2013 when the Forever Wild Land Trust purchased 100 acres (40 ha) adjoining acres for the purpose of providing hiking trails.