| Address | Perote, AL 36061 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.0683, -85.7664 |
| Category | Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Union Springs |
| Region | Alabama, USA |
| Sources | geonames |
Goodman Lake Travel Guide
Goodman Lake is a lake in Alabama. The nearest service base is Union Springs, roughly 10 km away.
Goodman Lake at a Glance
- What it is: lake (travel destination)
- Where it is: Perote, AL 36061 — coordinates 32.0683, 85.7664
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: a couple of hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Lake |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Alabama |
| Postal address | Perote, AL 36061 |
| Nearest city | Union Springs |
| Coordinates | 32.0683, -85.7664 |
| Nearest base town | Union Springs (10 km) |
Why Goodman Lake Is Worth Visiting
Goodman Lake earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified destination in Alabama,. Its position 10 km from Union Springs also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for destination. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Goodman Lake
In plain terms, Goodman Lake is a lake in the Alabama area of Alabama that travellers book around destination trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Union Springs - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Goodman Lake
What people mean when they call Goodman Lake beautiful is usually the setting itself - the land, water and sky that put the place on maps. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Alabama area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Goodman Lake sits at 32.0683, 85.7664 in Alabama. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Goodman Lake names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Union Springs and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Union Springs is about 10 km (6 mi) each way, so allow Union Springs as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
plan around the subtropical heat: October to April is dry and mild, while June to November brings humidity and storm season.
Goodman Lake Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Goodman Lake comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (32.0683, -85.7664) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Goodman Lake is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Goodman Lake
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Union Springs and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Goodman Lake is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Goodman Lake, Martin Lake is only 2 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Little Conecuh River (2 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Goodman Lake is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Union Springs unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Goodman Lake
- Save the pin (32.0683, -85.7664) offline - reception in Alabama is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Goodman Lake does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Martin Lake — place, about 2 km (1 mi) away
- Little Conecuh River — place, about 2 km (2 mi) away
- Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 26 — place, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 24 — place, about 4 km (2 mi) away
- Paulk Lake — place, about 4 km (2 mi) away
- Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 25 — place, about 4 km (3 mi) away
- Green Lakes — place, about 5 km (3 mi) away
- C F Green Lake — place, about 5 km (3 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See all destinations in Alabama on the Alabama state hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goodman Lake worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Goodman Lake is a verified lake in Alabama that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it a couple of hours.
Where exactly is Goodman Lake?+
Goodman Lake sits at Perote, AL 36061, coordinates 32.0683, -85.7664. The postal locality is Perote - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Goodman Lake from the nearest city?+
Goodman Lake is about 10 km (6 mi) from Union Springs, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Union Springs and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Goodman Lake?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Goodman Lake?+
Plan on a couple of hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Goodman Lake good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Goodman Lake cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Goodman Lake?+
The closest verified neighbour is Martin Lake; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Goodman Lake.
Is Goodman Lake open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Goodman Lake in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Goodman Lake as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Goodman Lake different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a lake in Alabama with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Goodman Lake as a day trip?+
Yes - at a couple of hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Goodman Lake, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Goodman Lake known for?+
It is known locally as a lake in Alabama. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the general category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Goodman Lake?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Goodman Lake section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call goodman lake beautiful is usually the setting itself - the land, water and sky that put the place on maps. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Goodman Lake crowded?+
Goodman Lake sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 4064583](https://www.geonames.org/4064583). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Martin Lake
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Little Conecuh River
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Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 26
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Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 24
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Paulk Lake
Lake · Alabama
Old Town Creek Watershed Lake Number 25
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Green Lakes
Lake · Alabama
C F Green Lake
Lake · Alabama