Lock 8
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Akron · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Location | Akron · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · 32.89522, -87.78059 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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. |
| Phone | Resource Office 334-289-3540 |
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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 Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. An interesting feature is an artesian well flowing onsite.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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13 mi straight-line · Sawyerville AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersForkland
20 mi straight-line · Forkland AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBelmont Park
24 mi straight-line · Livingston Alabama
Trip Card — Lock 8
Akron · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Akron · Alabama · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10101317 · 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.