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Clean
water and sandy beaches
Swimming
in one of Bear Creek Lakes is popular because of the
clean water and sand beaches. Also, the warm climate
offers an extended swimming season compared to many
other areas in the U.S.
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Waters
are clean and comfortable, beaches are clean sand
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Never
too crowded
The lakes are very popular for locals and visitors
alike. People from all around visit Bear Creek Lakes
to enjoy the unusual beauty. Since there is no industry
on any of the lakes, waters are exceptionally clean,
offering some of the prettiest waters and beaches
in the South. And with over 8,200 acres of surface
area over Bear Creek's four lakes, it's never too
crowded for recreational boating or water-skiing fun.
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Spend
a relaxing day boating on the calm waters....
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or
go for the thrill of water-skiing or jet-skiing
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canoe run
A
30 mile float stream helps to make The Bear Creek
Floatway one of the best trips a canoeist can take
in Alabama. Releases
from Upper Bear Reservoir are made to provide adequate
flow on all weekends and holidays, Memorial Day through
Labor Day. Releases shut off at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
If traveling long distances, please call ahead to
check current conditions.
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The
Floatway is considered a Class I course with exceptions.
Take special note: Upper Factory
Falls and Lower Factory Falls are Class VI and are
dangerous.
Access
is allowed at designated points only.
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Releases
from the reservoir provide an adequate flow for canoeists
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