Deerlick Creek

Overview

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.

Season Dates

Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis:

  • Currently reservable availability is released through May 15, 2021.
  • On November 16, 2020 at 09:00 am CST, availability will be released through May 16, 2021.

Group sites at this campground operate on a 12-month rolling basis:

  • Currently reservable availability is released through November 15, 2021.
  • On November 16, 2020 at 09:00 am CST, availability will be released through November 16, 2021.

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.

Amenities

  • Basketball Courts
  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Showers
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Full Hookup
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

Directions

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. Turn right at the stop sign onto Lake Nicol Road, and follow Lake Nicol Rd. for 3.4 miles to Deerlick Road. Turn right onto Deerlick Rd. for approximately 3.2 miles to Deerlick Park.