Deerlick Creek
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 40 |
| tent only electric | 6 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
47 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | LRID | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 13 | LRID | Electric | Back-in | 31 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 14 | LRID | Electric | Pull-through | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 15 | LRID | Electric | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 16 | LRID | Electric | Pull-through | 66 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 17 | LRID | Electric | Pull-through | 68 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 18 | LRID | Electric | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 19 | LRID | Electric | Pull-through | 57 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 20 | LRID | Electric | Pull-through | 80 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 21 | LRID | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | 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, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 175 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites GS1, 08 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.2594° N, 87.4303° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Country Roads RV ↗ | 4.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Black Warrior Outdoor ↗ | 8.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
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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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deerlick Creek?
Sites at Deerlick 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 Deerlick Creek?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Deerlick Creek have?
47 sites, including 40 standard sites with power, 6 tent only electric, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Deerlick 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 Deerlick Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Deerlick Creek?
Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Deerlick Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deerlick Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Deerlick Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Deerlick Creek?
Sites GS1 and 08 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Deerlick Creek?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Deerlick Creek?
Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Deerlick Creek?
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions.
Source: Getting there