Deerlick Creek

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes, AL · ≈8.7 mi to Tuscaloosa
Sites
47
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
8.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with water and electric needs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • Those needing sewer hookups
  • ADA accessibility requirements

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

40 Standards
6 Tent Onlys
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

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35 ft
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Amenities & features

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

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Tuscaloosa, ~8.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE

Overview

Overview Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking. Recreation Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more. Facilities Deerlick Creek has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, six of which are designated tent only. There is also one group picnic shelter that can be reserved for day use. Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach. Natural Features Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The 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. Nearby Attractions Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground