Deerlick Creek
Campground · Alabama · 47 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 47
- Bookable sites
- 175 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 244 ft
- Elevation
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.
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.
Facilities
Deerlick Creek has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, six of which are designated tent only. There is also one group picnic shelter that can be reserved for day use. Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach.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.
Nearby Attractions
Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.The facts
- 47 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 175 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: LRID, RBLU, SCAM, TPIN
Site types
- 40 Standard Electric
- 6 Tent Only Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: fire pits.
47 campsites at Deerlick Creek
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | LRID | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 81 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | LRID | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | LRID | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | LRID | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 175 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | LRID | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 74 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | LRID | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 140 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 94 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 89 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 115 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 63 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 73 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 64 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 64 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 35 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 59 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 36 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 83 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 93 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 38 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 71 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 39 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 40 | RBLU | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| GS1 | RBLU | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 41 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 42 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 43 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 44 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 45 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 46 | SCAM | Tent Only Electric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 01 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 87 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 83 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 62 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | TPIN | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 63 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
33.25944, -87.43028 · 33°15'34.0"N 87°25'49.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.2 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
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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Common questions about Deerlick Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Deerlick Creek?
- Yes, Deerlick Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Deerlick Creek have?
- 47 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Deerlick Creek?
- 175 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Deerlick Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Deerlick Creek.
- Does Deerlick Creek have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Deerlick Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Deerlick Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Deerlick Creek
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- A.G. Gaston Motel (Temporarily Closed) 39.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Temporary Visitor Center (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute) 39.7 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
- Phone 205-759-1591
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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