Forkland
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway.
Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore and serves as a quiet and convenient retreat from the two nearby cities of Demopolis and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The campground is in a comfortable setting, with 42 campsites along the lakeshore. All sites come equipped with water hookups.
Families with children enjoy the state-of-the-art playground and the convenience of showers, and picnic areas. Large groups can reserve a picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 50 people.
Need to Know
- Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 3 p.m.
- Gate Hours: Gates open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
- Park attendants are on duty from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- Limit of two vehicles per site; additional vehicles will be charged a fee
- 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.
- Length of stay is limited to no more than 14 days during a 30-day consecutive period.
- Pets are permitted in the campground. They must either be kept on a leash, six feet or less, or confined to a crate. Pet owners are are responsible for proper disposal of the pet's waste.
Natural Features
Forkland Park is situated on a high point of land in a pine and hardwood mixed forest with plenty of shade. The Black Belt region of Alabama is a diverse area of dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles, blue birds and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area.
Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.
Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground, both of which are located across from the gatehouse. The trail has scenic overlooks of McConnico Creek and the Black Warrior River.
Contact Information
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1365 Forkland Park Road Forkland AL 36740
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 334-289-5530
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Demopolis, Alabama, go nine miles north on U.S. Highway 43, then turn left on County Road. Continue about a mile to the campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop FORK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 27, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop FORK, Type Standard Electric
