Lock 8
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
Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. An interesting feature is an artesian well flowing onsite.
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, Flush Toilets, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lock-8 to be notified when sites open up.
Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River with a boat ramp, flush toilets, and paved parking. The park features an artesian well flowing onsite.
Wildlife alert: Alligator Snapping Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Green Anole, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Bluebird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove
Insider tips for Lock 8: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 tent site available Artesian well onsite is a unique feature
Skip Lock 8 if: You need hookups - no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You require multiple tent camping options - only 1 site total.
Best time to visit Lock 8: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Finches Ferry (Demopolis, AL), Jennings Ferry (Akron, AL), Lock 6 (Demopolis, AL), Forkland (Forkland, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lock 8
Cell signal at Lock 8 (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.
Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. An interesting feature is an artesian well flowing onsite.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only 1 tent site available
Artesian well onsite is a unique feature
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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#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.
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