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Oak Mountain Beach
4.7★ · 58 Google ratings · Pelham, Alabama
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
340 ft away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 8pm
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 7pm
Map of Oak Mountain Beach
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1Parking340 ft from the listing2Covered shelter170 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Great for family activities and walking
The beach offers grilling facilities, scenic trails, biking paths, and clean grounds ideal for families.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekends draw crowds with long waits at the entrance, while weekday visits offer a more relaxed atmosphere.
Plan for warm months only
Water temperatures in early spring are freezing, so save your swim for summer or accept cold conditions.
Check if water area is open
The swimming area occasionally closes for maintenance, making a phone call ahead worthwhile before your trip.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
87°F · clear
Wind
2 mph from the NNW
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:31 PM.
Crowds
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📍 Pelham, AL 35124
🅿 Parking 340 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Oak Mountain Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 340 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Oak Mountain Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Oak Mountain Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is Oak Mountain Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
