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Finches Ferry

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes — riverside

Location: Demopolis, AL, AL

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Finches Ferry is located on the Black Warrior River near the city of Eutaw, Alabama. Park amenities include a boat ramp, shelter, and waterborne restrooms. The single-lane boat ramp provides access to fishing and other recreational opportunities.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Boat Launch

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

Finches Ferry offers waterfront camping on the Black Warrior River with boat launch access for fishing and recreational activities. The campground features clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Purple Martin, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Eastern Box Turtle, Alligator Snapping Turtle, and Little Brown Skink documented in the area.

Insider tips for Finches Ferry: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 tent site available Single-lane boat ramp provides fishing access to the Black Warrior River

Skip Finches Ferry if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You want to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campground capacity - only 1 site total.

Best time to visit Finches Ferry: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Jennings Ferry (Akron, AL), Lock 8 (Demopolis, AL), Lock 6 (Demopolis, AL), Forkland (Forkland, AL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Finches Ferry

Cell signal at Finches Ferry (Demopolis, AL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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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Demopolis, AL, AL★ 4 (0 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Finches Ferry is located on the Black Warrior River near the city of Eutaw, Alabama. Park amenities include a boat ramp, shelter, and waterborne restrooms. The single-lane boat ramp provides access to fishing and other recreational opportunities.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 RV hookups - no hookups available✕ You want to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campground capacity - only 1 site total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Only 1 tent site available

Single-lane boat ramp provides fishing access to the Black Warrior River

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Purple Martin, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Eastern Box Turtle, Alligator Snapping Turtle, and Little Brown Skink documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Resource Office 334-289-3540· Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
bwthelp@usace.army.mil

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Finches Ferry cost per night?+
Finches Ferry costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Finches Ferry open?+
Finches Ferry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Finches Ferry have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Finches Ferry?+
Finches Ferry is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Finches Ferry?+
Finches Ferry 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 Finches Ferry?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Finches Ferry is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Finches Ferry open, and what are check-in times?+
Finches Ferry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Jennings Ferry

Akron, AL

From $28/night

Lock 8

Demopolis, AL

From $25/night

Lock 6

Demopolis, AL

From $25/night

Forkland

Forkland, AL

From $20/night

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