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

Burchfield Branch Park

Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.

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Burchfield BranchBurchfield Day UseBurchfield Branch ShelterBurchfield Branch
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric35
group shelter electric1
tent only electric1
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

37 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01ElectricBack-in50PavedFull50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2YesYes
02ElectricBack-in45PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
03ElectricBack-in65PavedFullYesYes / –8 / 2YesYes
04ElectricBack-in70PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
05ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
06ElectricBack-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
07ElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
08ElectricBack-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
09ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
10ElectricBack-in60PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes

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 Burchfield Branch Park
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length95 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 01, 02, 03, 07 and 24 more are listed accessible

Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Burchfield Branch Park40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 6.15 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.86 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.83 inches of precipitationApril: 5.40 inches of precipitationMay: 4.38 inches of precipitationJune: 5.16 inches of precipitationJuly: 5.32 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.34 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.95 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.32 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.79 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.71 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.0°F averageFebruary: 47.9°F averageMarch: 55.1°F averageApril: 62.6°F averageMay: 70.7°F averageJune: 78.2°F averageJuly: 81.2°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 75.3°F averageOctober: 64.6°F averageNovember: 53.5°F averageDecember: 46.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bankhead L&D, 1 mile from the campground at 280 feet, station USC00010505 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 60 inches a year.

Getting there

From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 86 toward Brookwood on Tuscaloosa County Road 59. Turn right at the traffic light in Brookwood on highway 216. Turn left (northeast) onto County Road 59, then turn left at the stop sign onto Lock 17 Road.

Nearest townAdger, Alabama
Coordinates33.4400° N, 87.3721° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceCountry Roads RV ↗17.7 mi
Outdoor gearBlack Warrior Outdoor ↗19.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗38.6 mi

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Video

Burchfield Branch Park (ACOE) | Campground Drive Through

Worth a stop

Natural features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area. 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

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more. Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Burchfield Branch Park?

Sites at Burchfield Branch Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Burchfield Branch Park?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Burchfield Branch Park have?

37 sites, including 35 standard sites with power, 1 group shelter electric, and 1 tent only electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Burchfield Branch Park?

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 Burchfield Branch Park have hookups?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Burchfield Branch Park?

RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Burchfield Branch Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Burchfield Branch Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Burchfield Branch Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Burchfield Branch Park?

Sites 01, 02, 03, and 07 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 28 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 Burchfield Branch Park?

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Burchfield Branch Park?

Adger, Alabama.

Source: Getting there

What if Burchfield Branch Park is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Deerlick Creek (12.9 mi), Payne Lake Recreation Area (38.4 mi, first-come), and Clear Creek (40.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby