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Spillway Falls

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes — riverside

Location: Demopolis, AL, AL

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spillway Falls Park overlooks the Tombigbee River and the falls created by the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Beautiful vistas make this a perfect site to birdwatch or just relax. The park offers individual picnic shelters, a large group shelter, a 3.5 mile hiking trail system, boat ramp, paved parking, and two flush toilets.

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, Camp Host, Boat Launch

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

Spillway Falls Park overlooks the Tombigbee River with beautiful vistas of the falls created by the Demopolis Lock and Dam, making it excellent for birdwatching and relaxation. Campers praise the scenic views, good cell reception, and the fascinating experience of watching barges navigate the lock and dam system.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Bluebird, Baltimore Oriole, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Screech-Owl, Mediterranean House Gecko, Pond Slider, Southern Black Racer

Insider tips for Spillway Falls: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Boat ramp is open 24/7 with bathrooms and 30 parking spots available On-site park hosts control after-hours access; gates lock at night 3.5 mile hiking trail system available on-site

Skip Spillway Falls if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You require more than the single available tent site.

Best time to visit Spillway Falls: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Foscue Creek (DEMOPOLIS, AL), Belmont Park (Demopolis, AL), Forkland (Forkland, AL), Lock 6 (Demopolis, AL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spillway Falls

Cell signal at Spillway Falls (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★ 5 (3 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Spillway Falls Park overlooks the Tombigbee River and the falls created by the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Beautiful vistas make this a perfect site to birdwatch or just relax. The park offers individual picnic shelters, a large group shelter, a 3.5 mile hiking trail system, boat ramp, paved parking, and two flush toilets.

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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 RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
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-October — seasonal operations only✕ You require more than the single available tent site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Boat ramp is open 24/7 with bathrooms and 30 parking spots available

On-site park hosts control after-hours access; gates lock at night

3.5 mile hiking trail system available on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Eastern Bluebird, Baltimore Oriole, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Screech-Owl, Mediterranean House Gecko, Pond Slider, Southern Black Racer

Location

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

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Spillway Falls cost per night?+
Spillway Falls costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Spillway Falls open?+
Spillway Falls is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spillway Falls have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Spillway Falls?+
Spillway Falls is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Spillway Falls?+
Spillway Falls 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 Spillway Falls?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spillway Falls 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 Spillway Falls open, and what are check-in times?+
Spillway Falls is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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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$50 /night★ 5 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Foscue Creek

DEMOPOLIS, AL

From $30/night

Belmont Park

Demopolis, AL

From $25/night

Forkland

Forkland, AL

From $20/night

Lock 6

Demopolis, AL

From $25/night

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