
In Alabama's Black Prairie Belt, Chilatchee Creek Campground offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. The park also provides good bow hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and wild turkey. Numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.
Burchfield Branch Park is located on Holt Lake Northeast of Tuscaloosa , AL. The damming of the Black Warrior River formed the lake and provides opportunities for water related activities and other outdoor recreation for the public. Holt Lake offers areas for campers, boater, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers. Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, laundry facilities, hot showers, a boat ramp, a pay phone, 2 playgrounds, fishing piers, a group shelter, and a swimming beach. Web Address: www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/war-tom/
Forkland Campground is located on Demopolis Lake 9 miles north of Demopolis and 50 miles south of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Demopolis Lake is the largest lake in the Black Warrior-Tombigbee system, covering 10, 000 acres. Two campgrounds, many day-use facilities, primitive camping areas, and a full service marina are available. The region is excellent for hunting, and game is plentiful. The campground offers 42 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include dump station laundry facilities, hot showers, and a boat ramp.
Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone Information: (334) 289-5530
Reservation Information: -Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
-This park requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
-This park requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends.
-Check-out time is 3:00 pm. Check-in time is 4:00 pm.
-Campers will not be allowed to stay beyond the 14-day period on any site within the park without obtaining a Camper Extension form, which can be retrieved at the campground gatehouse. Extensions during peak seasons will only be granted for a maximum of (7) days for the following reasons:
1) Urgent medical needs of the campers or family members
2) Imminent severe weather
3) Vehicle failure
4) Low or anticipated low visitation
Campground Information: -Attendants are on duty.
-ATV's and ORV's are not allowed to be driven in the park.
-Electric and gas scooters are not allowed in the park unless they have been authorized by the Demopolis Site Office. Please call (334) 289-3540 for authorization. If authorized, scooters will only be utilized for transportation to and from bath houses, not to tour the park.
-Due to park restrictions, campers are limited to 2 vehicles per site. Any additional vehicles will be charged an extra vehicle fee, which will be collected at the park.
-Eight person maximum per site for overnight stay; A maximum of four visitors are allowed per site and will be charged a visitors fee upon arrival.
-Pets are not allowed in the restrooms and must be kept on a six-foot leash.
-Please be sure to completely extinguish fires and deposit all garbage in park dumpsters.
From Demopolis, AL, go 9 miles north on US 43, follow signs and turn left on county road (unpaved), go approximately 1 mile to campground entrance. The road entering Forkland is in the process of being paved. Work is scheduled to be completed by December 2003.
Foscue Campground is located on Demopolis Lake near Demopolis, AL. Demopolis Lake is the largest lake in the Black Warrior-Tombigbee system, covering 10,000 acres. Two campgrounds, many day use facilities, primitive camping areas, and a full service marina are available. The region is excellent for hunting, and game is plentiful.
Renovations are complete at Foscue. Foscue Campground has 54 sites in total. All sites have 50 amp service. 49 sites have full hook-ups and 5 sites have electric and water.
Foscue Creek Campground:
Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone Information: (334) 289-5535
Reservation Information:
-Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
-This park requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
-This park requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends.
-Check-out time is 3:00 pm. Check-in time is 4:00 pm.
-Campers will not be allowed to stay beyond the 14-day period on any site within the park without obtaining a Camper Extension Form, which can be retrieved at the campground gatehouse. Extensions during peak seasons will/ may only be granted for a maximum of (7) days for the following reasons:
1) Urgent medical needs of the campers or family members
2) Imminent severe weather
3) Vehicle failure
4) Low or anticipated low visitation
Campground Information:
-Attendants are on duty.
-ATV's and ORV's are not allowed to be driven in the park.
-Electric and gas scooters are not allowed in the park unless they have been authorized by the Demopolis Site Office. Please call (334) 289-3540 for authorization. If authorized, scooters will only be utilized for transportation to and from bath houses, not to tour the park.
-Due to park restrictions, campers are limited to 2 vehicles per site. Any additional vehicles will be charged an extra vehicle fee, which will be collected at the park.
-Eight person maximum per site for overnight stay; A maximum of four visitors are allowed per site and will be charged a visitors fee upon arrival.
-Pets are not allowed in the restrooms and must be kept on a six-foot leash.
-Please be sure to completely extinguish fires and deposit all garbage in park dumpsters.
Camp year-round at Prairie Creek Campground beneath the majestic moss-draped oaks on the banks of the beautiful Alabama River. For sportsmen, the campground offers a wonderful opportunity to relax between fishing and hunting trips. The Lowndes Wildlife Management area is located near the campground.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
An attendant is on duty and the campground phone number is 334-418-4919.
All sites have water and electricity.
One camping unit and 2 vehicles are covered by the camping fee.
There is a $2 visitor fee for non-campers.
The group shelter is available to campers only.
THIS CAMPGROUND HAS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SITES
Relish the peace and quiet of Six Mile Creek Park and Campground, and relax with a weekend of camping, boating and fishing, or just a fun filled day of picnicking. The park also provides good bowhunting opportunities for whitetail deer, turkey and wild hogs, and shotgun hunting for squirrel and rabbit.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. The campground is open year round and sites range from $16-$18/night. A gate attendant is on duty Apr-Sept and hosts are on duty Oct-Mar. The campground telephone number is (334) 875-6228. From Selma, AL, follow US 41 south for 9 miles, turn right on CR 139 and follow the signs into the campground.
Burchfield Branch Park is located on Holt Lake Northeast of Tuscaloosa , AL. The damming of the Black Warrior River formed the lake and provides opportunities for water related activities and other outdoor recreation for the public. Holt Lake offers areas for campers, boater, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers. Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, laundry facilities, hot showers, a boat ramp, a pay phone, 2 playgrounds, fishing piers, a group shelter, and a swimming beach.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. This park requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. This park requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends. Sites are available for $12 to $18 per night. Gates are open and attendants are on duty from 6am to 10pm. No ATV's or ORV's allowed. Campers are limited to 2 vehicles per site. Any additional vehicles will be charged an extra vehicle fee collected at the park. All customers will be assessed an area usage fee. Golden Age, Golden Access, and America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are applicable. Park Attendant Contractors cannot perform transfers Thursday-Saturday or on Holiday Weekends, during the peak season. As of March 1, 2009 the campground is 100% reservable. Campers are still welcome to walk-in if sites are available. We recommend you call the park to check site availability.
FROM TUSCALOOSA: From I-59, take exit 86 toward Brookwood on Tuscaloosa Co. Rd 59, turn right at traffic light in Brookwood on Hwy 216, turn left(NE) onto Co. Rd 59, turn left at stop sign onto Lock 17 Rd, turn left at Lock 17 Grocery on Lock 17 Rd and follow to park entrance. approx 23miles rom Brookwood (AL) FROM BIRMINGHAM: From I-59, take exit 115 toward Hueytown on Allison -Bonnett Memorial Drive, which turns into Warrior River Rd., follow through Concord Community toward Lock 17 Rd., Warrior River Rd. turns into Lock17 Rd., continue thru Oak Grove Community, turn left at Lock 17 Grocery and follow to park (approx 31 miles from I-59)
In Alabama's Black Prairie Belt, Chilatchee Creek Campground offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. The park also provides good bow hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and wild turkey. Numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.
*Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.*
Walk-In only dates have been set for October 1-16, 2007.
The campground is open year round and sites range from $16-$18/night. An attendant is on duty and the campground telephone number is (334) 573- 2562. First mile of campground entrance road is not paved. One camping unit and two vehicles are covered by camping fee. There is a $2 fee for each extra vehicle. More than one camping unit is allowed but an extra fee may be charged.
From Alberta, AL on SR 5, turn onto Wilcox CR 29 and travel SE for 11 mi, make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road. Campground is 2 mi ahead.
In Alabama's southwest hill country, Isaac Creek Campground on Claiborne Lake has great appeal to the sportsmen, bird watcher, naturalist, or those who just want to rest and relax.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
The campground is open year round and sites range from $16-$18/night. An attendant is on duty and the campground telephone number is (251) 282- 4254. Alcohol is prohibited. The camping fee covers one camping unit and two vehicles.
From Monroeville, AL, travel 8 miles north on State Route 41 to County Road 17 west. Follow signs into the campground.