Chilatchee Creek
Campground · Alabama · 52 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 52
- Bookable sites
- 85 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 46
- Accessible sites
- 98 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline.Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.
Recreation
The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area.Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities.
Facilities
This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.The facts
- 52 bookable sites
- 46 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 85 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: CCRE
Site types
- 46 Standard Electric
- 6 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
52 campsites at Chilatchee Creek
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 85 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 05 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 71 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 14 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 18 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 59 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 21 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 51 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 22 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 49 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 23 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 53 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 24 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 27 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 41 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 28 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 29 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 30 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 41 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 44 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 32 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 31 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 33 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 34 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 67 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 35 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 36 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 37 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 38 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 39 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 40 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 41 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 76 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 42 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 43 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 77 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 44 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 45 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 46 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 71 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 47 | CCRE | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 48 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 49 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 50 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 51 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 52 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 53 | CCRE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Alberta, Alabama, take State Route 5. Turn onto Wilcox County Road 29 and travel southeast for 11 miles. Make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
32.14139, -87.27417 · 32°8'29.0"N 87°16'27.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Chilatchee Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Chilatchee Creek?
- Yes, Chilatchee Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Chilatchee Creek have?
- 52 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Chilatchee Creek?
- 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Chilatchee Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Chilatchee Creek.
- Does Chilatchee Creek have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Chilatchee Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Chilatchee Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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- Ellis Landing Day Use 7.6 mi · Activity pass
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Contact
- Phone 334-573-2562
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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