Burchfield Branch Park

Campground · Alabama · 37 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

37
Bookable sites
95 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
28
Accessible sites
220 ft
Elevation
Burchfield Branch
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

  • 37 bookable sites
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 28 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 95 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: BURCHFIELD

Site types

  • 35 Standard Electric
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric
  • 1 Tent Only Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

37 campsites at Burchfield Branch Park

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8♿ 🐾
02BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8♿ 🐾
03BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8♿ 🐾
04BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft8 🐾
05BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
06BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
07BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8♿ 🐾
08BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
09BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8♿ 🐾
10BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8♿ 🐾
11BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
12BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved85 ft8♿ 🐾
13BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8♿ 🐾
14BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
15BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8♿ 🐾
16BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved82 ft8♿ 🐾
17BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8♿ 🐾
18BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8♿ 🐾
19BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
20BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8♿ 🐾
21BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8♿ 🐾
22BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft8♿ 🐾
23BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
24BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved35 ft8♿ 🐾
25BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
26BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
27BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft8♿ 🐾
28BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8♿ 🐾
29BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
30BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8♿ 🐾
31BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8♿ 🐾
33BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8♿ 🐾
34BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved95 ft8 🐾
35BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
36BURCHFIELDStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8♿ 🐾
GS-1BURCHFIELDGroup Shelter Electric—Paved—50♿
T-32BURCHFIELDTent Only Electric———8 🐾

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. Turn left at Lock 17 Grocery onto Lock 17 Road and proceed to the park entrance (approximately 23 miles from Brookwood). From Birmingham, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 115 toward Hueytown on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, which turns into Warrior River Road. Follow through Concord Community toward Lock 17 Road (Warrior River Rd. turns into Lock 17 Rd.). Continue through Oak Grove Community, turn left at Lock 17 Grocery and proceed to the park (approximately 31 miles from Interstate 59).

33.44004, -87.37214 · 33°26'24.1"N 87°22'19.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F545967758289919186776557
Low °F343743515968717064534237
Precip in6.25.95.85.44.45.25.34.34.03.34.85.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Burchfield Playground
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov
Burchfield Branch Shelter
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Burchfield Branch Park

Can you reserve a site at Burchfield Branch Park?
Yes, Burchfield Branch Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Burchfield Branch Park have?
37 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Burchfield Branch Park?
95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Burchfield Branch Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Burchfield Branch Park.
Does Burchfield Branch Park have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Burchfield Branch Park?
Campfires are allowed at Burchfield Branch Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-13.

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