Burchfield Branch Park

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes — lakeside, fishing

Location: ADGER, AL, AL

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (261 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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 stat

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/burchfield-branch-park to be notified when sites open up.

Burchfield Branch Park offers convenient access to Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway with fishing as the primary recreational draw for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. The park provides amenities including showers, dump station, fire rings, and picnic tables suitable for families, boaters, and swimmers.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, Common Raccoon, Eastern Box Turtle, and Midland Watersnake observed in the area

Insider tips for Burchfield Branch Park: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups

Skip Burchfield Branch Park if: You need full RV hookups - only electric hookups available and most sites have no hookups. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Burchfield Branch Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Rocky Branch Day Use Park (Cottondale, AL), Deerlick Creek (TUSCALOOSA, AL), Clear Creek (Al) (Bangor, AL), Lock 8 (Demopolis, AL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Burchfield Branch Park

Cell signal at Burchfield Branch Park (ADGER, AL): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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ADGER, AL, AL★ 4.5 (261 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.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.Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV95 ft
Hookups37 electric sites
ADA sites28 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump Station
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
ShowersFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups - only electric hookups available and most sites have no hookups✕ You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway

Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, Common Raccoon, Eastern Box Turtle, and Midland Watersnake observed in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 86 toward Brookwood on Tuscaloosa County Road 59. Turn right at the traffic light in Brookwood on highway 216. Turn left (northeast) onto County Road 59, then turn left at the stop sign onto Lock 17 Road. Turn left at Lock 17 Grocery onto Lock 17 Road and proceed to the park entrance (approximately 23 miles from Brookwood). From Birmingham, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 115 toward Hueytown on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, which turns into Warrior

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Burchfield Branch Park cost per night?+
Burchfield Branch Park costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Burchfield Branch Park open?+
Burchfield Branch Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Burchfield Branch Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Burchfield Branch Park?+
Burchfield Branch Park can accommodate RVs up to 95 feet.
How do I make reservations at Burchfield Branch Park?+
Burchfield Branch Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Burchfield Branch Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Burchfield Branch Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Burchfield Branch Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Burchfield Branch Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.5 (261)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Lock 8

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