## Overview

Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-
Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities,
access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch
provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers
and sightseers.

## Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat
or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish
and more.  
  
Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds
and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

## Facilities

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat
or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish
and more.  
  
Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds
and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

## Natural Features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The
campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays
scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds
and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.  
  
Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of
457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.  
  
Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and
annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.
<br/><br/>
Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.
<br/><br/>
Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.
<br/><br/>
Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
<br/><br/>
Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

Burchfield Branch Shelter

Bankhead Dam

Burchfield Day Use

Burchfield Playground

Burchfield Branch

Burchfield Branch Campground Map

Burchfield Branch Park

## Overview

Rocky Branch Day use park is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-
Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility is in a
beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing day-use visitors with access
to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.

## Recreation

Day Users can explore the lake shore using the hiking trail as well as the
swim beach. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to choose from as well
as 2 reservable shelters for picnicking.

## Facilities

Day Users can explore the lake shore using the hiking trail as well as the
swim beach. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to choose from as well
as 2 reservable shelters for picnicking.

## Natural Features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The
campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays
colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey,
migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black
Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457
miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to
90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60
inches.

## contact_info

Between 05/24/2024 and 09/02/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (205)
388-2458 to speak with local staff. From 09/03/2024 to 05/23/2025 this
location is unstaffed. Please call (205) 553-9373 for general information.

## Nearby Attractions

Boat ramp available year round is adjacent to seasonal day use facilities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Rocky Branch Day use park is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Day Users can explore the lake shore using the hiking trail as well as the swim beach. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to choose from as well as 2 reservable shelters for picnicking. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Day Users can explore the lake shore using the hiking trail as well as the swim beach. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to choose from as well as 2 reservable shelters for picnicking. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
Between 05/24/2024 and 09/02/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (205) 388-2458 to speak with local staff. From 09/03/2024 to 05/23/2025 this location is unstaffed. Please call (205) 553-9373 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Boat ramp available year round is adjacent to seasonal day use facilities. </p>

Rocky Branch Information Sign

Rocky Branch Picnic Area Water View

Rocky Branch Beach

Rocky Branch Beach Parking Lot View

Rocky Branch Picnic Area

Rocky Branch Hickory Point Shelter

Rocky Branch Day Use Park Map

Panoramic of Rocky Branch Beach

Rocky Branch Day Use Park

## Overview

Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-
Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  
  
The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers
and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming,
hiking and biking.

## Recreation

Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well
as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass,
crappie, bream, catfish and more.

## Facilities

Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well
as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass,
crappie, bream, catfish and more.

## Natural Features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The
campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays
colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey,
migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black
Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457
miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to
90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60
inches.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.

## Nearby Attractions

Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find
sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also
located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama
golf teams as well as a disc golf course.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. <br/><br/>
The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course. </p>

Deerlick Creek Beach

Deerlick Creek Campground

Hiking Trail

Deerlick Beach

View up river of Holt Lock and Dam from the fishing pier

Holt Lake

Deerlick Creek Basketball Court

DEERLICK CREEK

Deerlick Creek Map

Deerlick Beach Upper View

Campground entrance into the park

Deerlick Creek

Deerlick Beach Aerial View

A photo of facility DEERLICK CREEK

Deerlick Creek Campground Fishing Pier

Deerlick Creek Campground main road entrance

Campground entrance

Campground Pavillion

Deerlick Creek Tight Turnaround at site #39 and #40

Deerlick Narrow Road Leading to sites #36-40

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!

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!

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