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.

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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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.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 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

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

Artesian well onsite is a unique feature

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally 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: Alligator Snapping Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Green Anole, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Bluebird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Resource Office 334-289-3540· Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes

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 Lock 8 cost per night?+
Lock 8 costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lock 8 open?+
Lock 8 is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lock 8 have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lock 8?+
Lock 8 is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lock 8?+
Lock 8 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 Lock 8?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lock 8 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 Lock 8 open, and what are check-in times?+
Lock 8 is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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Forkland

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From $20/night

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