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Deerlick Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — TUSCALOOSA · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Location | TUSCALOOSA · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · 33.25944, -87.43028 · Map |
| Sites | 47 public sites counted from the federal listing — 40 standard electric; 6 tent only electric; 1 group shelter 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 47 of 47 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 46 of 47 sites Sewer hookups at 3 of 47 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 3 of 47 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 175 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 40 sites · 30 ft: 40 sites · 35 ft: 40 sites · 40 ft: 40 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 47 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 205-759-1591 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking. Recreation Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.
Facilities Deerlick Creek has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, six of which are designated tent only. There is also one group picnic shelter that can be reserved for day use. Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach. Natural Features Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The 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.
Nearby Attractions Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.
Directions, from the listing
From I-59 in Alabama, take Exit 73 (MacFarland Boulevard). Go west on MacFarland Blvd./Highway 82 for approximately 4.2 miles. Veer right onto Rice Mine Road. At the stoplight turn left onto Rice Mine Rd. Then, turn right at the stoplight onto New Watermelon Road and follow it for 3.4 miles. Turn right at the stop sign onto Lake Nicol Road, and follow Lake Nicol Rd. for 3.4 miles to Deerlick Road. Turn right onto Deerlick Rd. for approximately 3.2 miles to Deerlick Park.
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Trip Card — Deerlick Creek
TUSCALOOSA · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | TUSCALOOSA · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 47 · full hookups at 3 |
| Max RV | Up to 175 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 47 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232571 · 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.