Pickwick Landing State Resort Park...

Picnics & Swimming

There are five shelters on the park. Two of the shelters, located on the lake, were built by the CCC in the late 1930’s. Of the other three, two also offer lake front views, while the third is located adjacent to the parks playground. Up to 150 people can be accommodated at the pavilions. Two of the shelters can be reserved up to a year in advance for a small fee. All of the shelters have grills, 2 have running water. The main picnic area is accessible to wheelchairs.

There are 100+ tables located throughout the park. Most offer lake-front picnicking while others are located near the playground. All picnic tables have grills, none have running water.

In addition to the inn pool (available to inn and cabin guests only) Pickwick Landing has three public swimming beaches. Circle Beach and Sandy Beach are located in the park's day-use area and the third is located across the lake at Bruton Branch primitive area. All together, there are about two miles of public swimming beach at Pickwick. Swimming is not supervised at the beaches. Restrooms are available.