Forkland
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Forkland · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Location | Forkland · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · 32.62639, -87.88306 · Map |
| Sites | 36 public sites counted from the federal listing — 35 standard 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 43 of 36 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 42 of 36 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 36 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 36 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 107 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 42 sites · 30 ft: 36 sites · 35 ft: 35 sites · 40 ft: 28 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 43 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 334-289-5530 |
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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 2026-08-11.
From the official listing
Overview Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway.
Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore and serves as a quiet and convenient retreat from the two nearby cities of Demopolis and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Recreation Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.
Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground, both of which are located across from the gatehouse. The trail has scenic overlooks of McConnico Creek and the Black Warrior River. Facilities The campground is in a comfortable setting, with 42 campsites along the lakeshore. All sites come equipped with water hookups.
Families with children enjoy the state-of-the-art playground and the convenience of showers, and picnic areas. Large groups can reserve a picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 50 people.
Natural Features Forkland Park is situated on a high point of land in a pine and hardwood mixed forest with plenty of shade. The Black Belt region of Alabama is a diverse area of dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles, blue birds and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area.
Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1604.
Directions, from the listing
From Demopolis, Alabama, go nine miles north on U.S. Highway 43, then turn left on County Road. Continue about a mile to the campground entrance.
Nearest federal campgrounds
5 mi straight-line · Livingston AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSpillway Falls
8 mi straight-line · Demopolis AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFoscue Creek
8 mi straight-line · Demopolis AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLock 6
8 mi straight-line · Sawyerville AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJennings Ferry
13 mi straight-line · Alabama
Trip Card — Forkland
Forkland · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Forkland · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 43 |
| Max RV | Up to 107 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 36 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232590 · 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.