Army Corps of Engineers · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · Demopolis, AL

Foscue Creek

Foscue Creek Campground is nestled on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore. The region is excellent for hunting, and game is plentiful. Foscue Creek Campground offers a peaceful retreat for families, anglers, boaters and those who want to get away any time of year.

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Barge traffic on the Tombigbee River.SunsetSome of the wildflowers we plant in our parks.Gatehouse at Foscue Creek Campground.
Photos courtesy of Corps of Engineers, Mary Jo Poole · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric54
group shelter electric4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 90 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

58 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
01DFOSElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3Yes
02DFOSElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3Yes
03DFOSElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3Yes
04DFOSElectricBack-in65PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 4Yes
05DFOSElectricBack-in91PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
06DFOSElectricBack-in74PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
07DFOSElectricPull-through90PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
08DFOSElectricBack-in84PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
09DFOSElectricBack-in90PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3
10DFOSElectricBack-in90PavedPartial50 ampYes / Yes8 / 3

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.

Campground map of Foscue Creek
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to Corps of Engingeers. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length153 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This facility has both a day-use area and a campground. There are four shelters for group picnics of between 25 to 80 people. The 54 campsites feature picnic tables, lantern holders and campfire rings with grill. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Foscue Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.66 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.45 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.75 inches of precipitationApril: 4.85 inches of precipitationMay: 3.65 inches of precipitationJune: 4.65 inches of precipitationJuly: 5.03 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.85 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.38 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.25 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.30 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.39 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.3°F averageFebruary: 48.9°F averageMarch: 56.4°F averageApril: 63.7°F averageMay: 72.1°F averageJune: 78.6°F averageJuly: 81.4°F averageAugust: 80.9°F averageSeptember: 76.1°F averageOctober: 65.2°F averageNovember: 54.2°F averageDecember: 47.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Demopolis L&D, 1 mile from the campground at 100 feet, station USC00012245 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 56 inches a year.

Getting there

From Demopolis, Alabama, drive three miles west on U.S. Highway 80, and turn right at Maria Street. Go approximately two miles and follow signs to the campground entrance. It is strongly recommended not to follow GPS directions to the campground when traveling U.S. Highway 43 South to Jackson Street.

Nearest townDemopolis, Alabama
Coordinates32.5156° N, 87.8694° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

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Worth a stop

Natural features

The campground lies south of the confluence of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers. The Black Belt region of Alabama is a diverse area of dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles, blue birds and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.

Recreation

Fishing and hunting are the most popular activities in the area. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground. Foscue Creek Nature Trail takes walkers and joggers along the shoreline and provides benches for wildlife viewing and trail markers for tree identification.

Guidebooks for Alabama and the South

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    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2024
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Foscue Creek?

Sites at Foscue 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 Foscue Creek?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Foscue Creek have?

58 sites, including 54 standard sites with power and 4 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Foscue 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 Foscue Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Foscue Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Foscue Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Foscue Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Foscue Creek?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Foscue Creek?

Fishing and hunting are the most popular activities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Foscue Creek?

Demopolis, Alabama.

Source: Getting there

What if Foscue Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Forkland (7.7 mi), Jennings Ferry (20.5 mi), and Payne Lake Recreation Area (35.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby