CampgroundDay Use

Deerlick Creek

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Near Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Facilities

Deerlick Creek has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, six of which are designated tent only. There is also one group picnic shelter that can be reserved for day use. Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Electric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Day Use Area
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Basketball Courts
  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Showers
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Full Hookup
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

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. 

Getting Here

Latitude
33° 15' 33.9998" N
Longitude
87° 25' 49.0001" W
From I-59 in Alabama, take Exit 73 (MacFarland Boulevard). Go west on MacFarland Blvd./Highway 82 for approximately 4.2 miles. Veer right onto Rice Mine Road. At the stoplight turn left onto Rice Mine Rd. Then, turn right at the stoplight onto New Watermelon Road and follow it for 3.4 miles. Turn right at the stop sign onto Lake Nicol Road, and follow Lake Nicol Rd. for 3.4 miles to Deerlick Road. Turn right onto Deerlick Rd. for approximately 3.2 miles to Deerlick Park.

Need to Know

  • Park Attendants will NOT be making reservations at the gatehouse. All reservations will be made via the recreation.gov app, recreation.gov website, or by calling 877-444-6777.

  • Gates are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Hiking trails, bicycle trail and group shelters are for registered guests only.

  • Limit of two vehicles per site.

  • Electric and gas scooters must be licensed and street legal
  • Park attendants cannot perform site transfers Thursday-Saturday or on holiday weekends during the peak season
  • 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.
  • No ATV or UTV use is allowed.

  • ALL Visitors must exit the park by 9:30 p.m.

  • Contact Information

    12421 DEERLICK RD
    TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406

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

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