Chilatchee Creek

CHILATCHEE CREEK

Part of Alabama River Lakes

Overview

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.

Facilities

This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.

A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities.

Natural Features

The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.

Recreation

The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.

Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities.

Important Notices

  • $2 fee for each extra vehicle
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 3 p.m.

Available Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
  • HUNTING - Hunting
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Boating

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 334-573-2562

2267 CHILATCHEE CREEK RD
ALBERTA, AL 36720

Rental Options

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