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Chilatchee Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ALBERTA · Alabama · Alabama River Lakes
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Alabama River Lakes |
| Location | ALBERTA · Alabama · Alabama River Lakes · 32.14139, -87.27417 · Map |
| Sites | 52 public sites counted from the federal listing — 46 standard electric; 6 standard nonelectric |
| 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 46 of 52 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 46 of 52 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 52 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 52 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 85 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 48 sites · 30 ft: 48 sites · 35 ft: 47 sites · 40 ft: 44 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 52 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 46 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 334-573-2562 |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline.
Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities. Recreation The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.
Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities. Facilities This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities. Natural Features The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.
Directions, from the listing
From Alberta, Alabama, take State Route 5. Turn onto Wilcox County Road 29 and travel southeast for 11 miles. Make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
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Trip Card — Chilatchee Creek
ALBERTA · Alabama · Alabama River Lakes
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ALBERTA · Alabama · Alabama River Lakes |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 46 |
| Max RV | Up to 85 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 52 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232548 · 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.