Alabama River Lakes
Us Army Corps of Engineers, Alabama.
Claiborne Lake is the most primitive of the Alabama River Lakes. Nestled in Alabama's southwest hill country, the lake encompasses over 60 miles of the Alabama River, stretching from the Claiborne Lock and Dam to Millers Ferry Lock and Dam. Claiborne Lock and Dam was completed in 1971 but was opened for navigation in November 1969. It has no power installation. Although the lake remains mostly within the original river banks, Claiborne provides extensive opportunities for water-related recreation.
Bisecting Alabama's Black Prairie Belt, the William "Bill" Dannelly Reservoir encompasses 105 miles of the Alabama River. Dannelly Reservoir boasts an area of about 27 square miles and a shoreline of more than 500 miles. Since opening in 1974, the lake and its surrounding parks have become a recreational center, offering excellent fishing, skiing, boating and hunting. With its great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists and those who just want to "get away from it all," it's little wonder that almost 3 million people visit Dannelly each year.
Woodruff Lake offers such activities as fishing, boating, water-skiing, picnicking, camping, swimming and hiking. The project features 11 parks that are well-facilitated for visitors. Conveniences at the parks include beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails and boat launching ramps. Since construction of the first park in 1975, annual attendance figures have soared to over 2 million.
Camping and Day Use
- Bridgeport Beach Shelter
- Chilatchee Creek
- East Bank Beach Shelters
- Elm Bluff Campground
- Gunter Hill
- Gees Bend Park
- Holy Ground Shelters
- Isaac Creek
- Isaac Creek Shelters
- Millers Ferry Campground
- Prairie Creek (AL)
- Six Mile Creek
- Training Dike Park
Activities and Experiences
- Benton Boat Ramp
- Bogue Chitto Creek Park
- Bridgeport Beach
- Chilatchee Creek Park
- East Bank Beach
- Elm Bluff Boat Ramp
- Holy Ground Battlefield Park (Beach)
- Isaac Creek - Damsite East Bank Claiborne
- Prairie Creek (AL) Boat Ramp
- Shell Creek Park
- Six Mile Creek Boat Ramp
- Steeles Landing
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
Claiborne Lake - From Grove Hill, Highway 84 east to 41 north to county road 17 to dam.
William Dannelly Reservoir - From Camden, Highway 28 west 9 miles to dam.
R.E. Bob Woodruff Lake - From Montgomery, US 80 30 miles to Benton.
