Hale Lake Day Use Area — Attraction in Thompsons

We enjoyed our first visit to this park. We could see alligators basking in the sun on the side of lake, another small one on a trail, and birds. It was amazing to see nature so well preserved. All the staff right from the entry point and at the nature center were very friendly and provided necessary information. The lake is a major attraction and is full of lily flowers. Though it is pretty with so many leaves and flowers, it looks like they are overgrown to completely cover the water. Not sure if it will be cleared later. Otherwise, it is a good park, especially to see alligators in their...

The staff was great. They helped me get the right paperwork for my disabled vet card. Facilities are well cared for - not 5 star hotel levels of nice but in very good condition for being a park. Also; almost walked into a gator that only looked mildly annoyed I upset their nap.

Ill be back to camp once the cooler weather sticks around.

Recommend but keep an eye on smaller kiddos. The signs...

Love this park .Enjoy coming the weekends to hik the long trails and we get to see nature up close ,wild alligators basking on the side of the trail tracks is amazing, you can also fish ,Camp and gather your family for...