Burchfield Branch Park

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·Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes

Overview

Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (36 of 37 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 3:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (29 of 37 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 3)

  • Pets Allowed

    (36 of 37 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (36 of 37 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have full)

  • Water Hookup

    (All campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Burchfield Day Use - Credits: USACE
Burchfield Branch Shelter - Credits: USACE
Burchfield Playground - Credits: USACE
Bankhead Dam - Credits: USACE
Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.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.

Recreation

Burchfield Branch - Credits: USACE
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

Additional Information