Burchfield Branch Park

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes, AL · ≈18.8 mi to Northport
Sites
37
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
18.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Boating and water access enthusiasts
  • Fishing and swimming
  • Biking and outdoor recreation

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those needing sewer hookups
  • Visitors requiring cell coverage
  • ADA accessibility needs

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

35 Standards
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
1 Tent Only
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingPicnickingSwimmingWater Access
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Northport, ~18.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE

Overview

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. Recreation 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. Facilities Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles. Natural Features 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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground