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Burchfield Branch Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ADGER · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Location | ADGER · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · 33.44004, -87.37214 · Map |
| Sites | 37 public sites counted from the federal listing — 35 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 37 of 37 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 36 of 37 sites Sewer hookups at 4 of 37 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 4 of 37 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 95 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 35 sites · 30 ft: 35 sites · 35 ft: 35 sites · 40 ft: 34 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 36 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 28 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 205-497-9828 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-13.
From the official listing
Overview Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers. Recreation Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.
Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds. Facilities Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles. Natural Features Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.
Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.
Directions, from the listing
From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 86 toward Brookwood on Tuscaloosa County Road 59. Turn right at the traffic light in Brookwood on highway 216. Turn left (northeast) onto County Road 59, then turn left at the stop sign onto Lock 17 Road. Turn left at Lock 17 Grocery onto Lock 17 Road and proceed to the park entrance (approximately 23 miles from Brookwood).
From Birmingham, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 115 toward Hueytown on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, which turns into Warrior River Road. Follow through Concord Community toward Lock 17 Road (Warrior River Rd. turns into Lock 17 Rd.). Continue through Oak Grove Community, turn left at Lock 17 Grocery and proceed to the park (approximately 31 miles from Interstate 59).
Nearest federal campgrounds
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41 mi straight-line · Jasper AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLock 8
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46 mi straight-line · DOUBLE SPRINGS Alabama
Trip Card — Burchfield Branch Park
ADGER · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ADGER · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 37 · full hookups at 4 |
| Max RV | Up to 95 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 37 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233946 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.