Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes

Overview

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Demopolis, Alabama. The Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes (BW&T) consist of six lakes (Demopolis, Coffeeville, Warrior, Oliver, Holt and Bankhead) with a combined total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. There are boat launching ramps at nearly all the Corps public recreation areas. There are three privately owned marinas that provide fuel, boat repair, supplies, rentals and meet other boater needs. Boaters from across the State and the country come here for their boating pleasures. Whether water-skiing, sightseeing, sailing, powerboating or jet skiing, these waters are for everyone!

Things to Do at Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes

Camping Opportunities

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes offers 13 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

Deerlick Creek

Price:
$20 - $30 per night
Rating:
4.8 stars (569 reviews)

Forkland

Price:
$20 - $26 per night
Rating:
4.7 stars (279 reviews)

Foscue Creek

Price:
$25 - $45 per night
Rating:
4.8 stars (1074 reviews)

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Permits & Passes

Special permits are required for certain activities. Reserve your permits in advance to ensure access to popular areas.

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

Bankhead, Holt and Oliver Lakes: From Tuscaloosa, 10 mi E on AL 216 to Peterson Asst. Resource Manager's Office. Warrior, Demopolis and Coffeeville Lakes: From Demopolis, US 80 W 2 mi to Lock & Dam road to the Resource Manager's Office.

GPS Coordinates: 32.51858800000000, -87.88034300000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (334) 289-3540

Additional Information:

Additional Information

All Facilities & Activities

Campgrounds (13)

Burchfield Branch Park

From $20/night 4.6 stars

Belmont Park

From $25/night

Deerlick Creek

From $20/night 4.8 stars

Forkland

From $20/night 4.7 stars

Foscue Creek

From $25/night 4.8 stars

Finches Ferry

From $25/night

Jennings Ferry

From $28/night 4.7 stars

Lock 1

From $40/night

Lock 6

From $25/night

Lock 8

From $25/night

Rocky Branch Day Use Park

From $40/night 5.0 stars

Service

From $18/night 4.7 stars

Spillway Falls

From $50/night 5.0 stars

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