Picture Perfect: Krul Lake Is Refilled And Open

May 22, 2021

Krul Lake in the Blackwater State Forest is now refilled and in pristine condition.

The lake was drained for repairs to the drain pipe system and retaining wall, as well as upgrades and basic maintenance. The process to refill the lake started last week.

Krul Lake is filled from springs located on the north end of the lake and is popular summer swimming area. The Krul Recreation area, located about a half mile east of Munson (click for map), also features restrooms and showers, hiking trails, a gristmill, a suspension bridge over Sweetwater Creek, and a picnic area.

Pictured above and below: Krul Lake this week. Pictured bottom two photos: Krul Lake while drained earlier this year. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

13 Responses to “Picture Perfect: Krul Lake Is Refilled And Open”

  1. Audrey Pinckard on May 27th, 2021 12:16 am

    Great Memories!!! Yes

  2. BRING IT ON on May 23rd, 2021 9:09 pm

    Fantastic place to take your family.

  3. Harvey on May 23rd, 2021 6:17 am

    Re ::Angela ,, now if I can find one with no kids . Yea I like the idea of no yapping dogs .I have two, i leave them home or in care of friends if I need to go somewhere.Not everyone wants to see your dog crapping all over the place and peeingwhere people walk .I Grant you no I will
    Miss you not being there with your FOOFOO Dog with ribbons in it it’s hair and a pink tutu on

  4. Ella on May 23rd, 2021 1:19 am

    I’ve always heard rumors of alligators in/near Krul Lake. Does anyone know if those rumors are true?

  5. Dan on May 22nd, 2021 8:28 pm

    Basically grew up there. Every spring break, fall break our family camped, swam and picniced during the 60’s and 70’s. Knew the Von Axleson family who was the ranger over the park at the time.Got lost on the way to Bear Lake and Redrock when I was eleven and the whole town looking for me and my brother, Jeff. Great memories.

  6. Angel on May 22nd, 2021 3:20 pm

    Looks nice so I pulled up camping websites. First thing I saw was NO PETS allowed at their campground. So won’t be goin there. Most campers have dogs ours only weighs 5 lbs. oh well.

  7. Al on May 22nd, 2021 3:14 pm

    It’s my understanding that the locals still call it Munson Pool. It’s a little piece of Heaven on earth.

  8. northend resident on May 22nd, 2021 2:41 pm

    One of my most favorite places to swim, cook, walk the trails and just hang out with family & friends. We always called it Munson Beach. It still looks as beautiful as ever!

  9. LessOnecklace on May 22nd, 2021 1:33 pm

    maybe they found my necklace I lost there 17 years ago. .800 dollar chain down the drain.

  10. jessica on May 22nd, 2021 10:56 am

    i remember it as munson pool

  11. Anne on May 22nd, 2021 7:50 am

    Beautiful and filled up quickly.
    Will it be stocked with fish?

  12. Whisperjet on May 22nd, 2021 6:31 am

    ..how beautiful..I have taken my kids camping there since 1966..The forest personel do such a great job there as well as Bear and Hurricane lakes..Thanks to the State of Florida and am the employees that give us such a great escape from the Hassell and stress of Pensacola , Pace and Milton..3 days of camping over there, and it’s hard to pack up and come home…

  13. martin mccrory on May 22nd, 2021 4:08 am

    Brings back fond memories growing up. I remember when it was called Munson Dam.