Chilatchee Creek
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 46 |
| Standard, no hookups | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 85 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
52 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 85 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 71 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 09 | Electric | Pull-through | 38 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 85 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 42 more are listed accessible |
This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Alberta, Alabama, take State Route 5. Turn onto Wilcox County Road 29 and travel southeast for 11 miles. Make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Alberta, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.1414° N, 87.2742° W · Directions ↗ |
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Worth a stop
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- 9.4 miElm Bluff Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
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Natural features
The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.
Recreation
The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Chilatchee Creek?
Sites at Chilatchee Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Chilatchee Creek?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Chilatchee Creek have?
52 sites, including 46 standard sites with power and 6 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Chilatchee Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Chilatchee Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Chilatchee Creek?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Chilatchee Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Chilatchee Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Chilatchee Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Chilatchee Creek?
Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 46 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Chilatchee Creek?
The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Chilatchee Creek?
Alberta, Alabama.
Source: Getting there
What if Chilatchee Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Millers Ferry Campground (7 mi), Elm Bluff Campground (9.4 mi), and Six Mile Creek (19.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby