Chilatchee Creek
Alabama River Lakes — riverside, fishing
Location: ALBERTA, AL, AL
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$26 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (131 reviews)
Season: May through October
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama’s Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chilatchee-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Chilatchee Creek sits on scenic Dannelly Reservoir with excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, plus boating and hiking opportunities. The campground offers 52 sites with amenities including flush toilets, showers, drinking water, fire rings, and a dump station.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in the area; also Stripe-necked Musk Turtles and Rough Greensnakes. Whitetail deer and various bird species including Tufted Titmouse, Pine Warbler, and Eastern Phoebe.
Insider tips for Chilatchee Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites lack water and sewer connections Fishing tournaments and annual festivals held in the immediate area
Skip Chilatchee Creek if: You need water or sewer hookups at your site. You're visiting outside May through October. You prefer year-round operation.
Best time to visit Chilatchee Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Gees Bend Park (Alberta, AL), Bridgeport Beach Shelter (Camden, AL), Millers Ferry Campground (CAMDEN, AL), Training Dike Park (Camden, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chilatchee Creek
Cell signal at Chilatchee Creek (ALBERTA, 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.
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama’s Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites lack water and sewer connections
Fishing tournaments and annual festivals held in the immediate area
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Alberta, Alabama, take State Route 5. Turn onto Wilcox County Road 29 and travel southeast for 11 miles. Make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Alabama River Lakes fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Alabama River Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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