Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)
Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 173 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
173 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 002 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Back-in | 75 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 007 | Back-in | 80 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 008 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 010 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | 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 | 140 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 024, 042, 075, 128 and 2 more are listed accessible |
This facility offers 176 campsites that provide picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, electric and water hookups and plenty of shade. Some sites also provide sewer hookups for RV campers. There are accessible sites and restrooms. Anglers can take advantage of an accessible fishing dock, boat ramp and fish cleaning station at the day use area just across the waterway from the campground. The day use facility also provides a swim beach, playground and picnic shelters.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Tuscaloosa, Alabama, take Highway 82 west to the junction with Highway 86. Turn left on 86 west to Pickensville. The entrance road to the campground is 2.5 miles from the yellow caution light.
| Nearest town | Carrollton, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.2264° N, 88.2767° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Black Warrior Outdoor ↗ | 41.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Alabama Campers ↗ | 43.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.
- 0.4 miMarina Cove ↗Boat launch
- 0.7 miPickensville Day Use Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.
Recreation
Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Sites at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al) have?
176 sites, including 173 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
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 Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al) have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al). Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Sites 024, 042, 075, and 128 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 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
Is there cell service at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al)?
Carrollton, Alabama. In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S.
Source: Getting there
What if Pickensville CG (Pickensville Al) is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dewayne Hayes (28.2 mi), Town Creek Campground - West Point - Ms (29.5 mi), and Jennings Ferry (39.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby