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Pickensville Cg (Pickensville Al)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — CARROLLTON · Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Location | CARROLLTON · Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · 33.22639, -88.27667 · Map |
| Sites | 173 public sites counted from the federal listing — 173 standard 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 176 of 173 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 176 of 173 sites Sewer hookups at 29 of 173 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 29 of 173 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 140 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 176 sites · 30 ft: 176 sites · 35 ft: 176 sites · 40 ft: 175 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 176 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 205-373-6328 |
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 Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway. Recreation Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater.
Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish.
Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway. Facilities This facility offers 176 campsites that provide picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, electric and water hookups and plenty of shade. Some sites also provide sewer hookups for RV campers. There are accessible sites and restrooms.
Anglers can take advantage of an accessible fishing dock, boat ramp and fish cleaning station at the day use area just across the waterway from the campground. The day use facility also provides a swim beach, playground and picnic shelters. Natural Features The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico. Nearby Attractions In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.
Directions, from the listing
From Tuscaloosa, Alabama, take Highway 82 west to the junction with Highway 86. Turn left on 86 west to Pickensville. The entrance road to the campground is 2.5 miles from the yellow caution light.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRaleigh Ryan Ramp Picnic Shelter (Aliceville Lake)
1 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTom Bevill East Bank Day Use (Aliceville Lake)
2 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersStennis East Bank Day Use (Columbus Lake)
24 mi straight-line · AlabamaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWaverly Day Use (Columbus Lake)
27 mi straight-line · Alabama
Trip Card — Pickensville Cg (Pickensville Al)
CARROLLTON · Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | CARROLLTON · Alabama · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 176 · full hookups at 29 |
| Max RV | Up to 140 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 173 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232669 · 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.