Lock 1
Campground · Alabama · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- 13 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lock 1 Park is situated on the historical Tombigbee River cut off. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush tiolets, primitive campsites and parking lot. An interesting feature is the reminance of Old Lock 1 completed around 1897.
Recreation
Fishing, picnicing and wildlife watching are just a few outdoor activities that can be done at the park.
Facilities
Block restrooms with flush toilets and shelter with electricity
Charges & Cancellations
NO REFUNDS OR RAIN CHECKS OF RESERVATION FEE. Cancellation due to inclement weather may be rescheduled on another open day within 6 months of original reservation date. The reservation holder must show original reservation receipt and this completed page at time of rescheduling reservation.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Loops: Lock 1
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Electric
1 campsite at Lock 1
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 1 | Lock 1 | Group Standard Electric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
31.57361, -88.03222 · 31°34'25.0"N 88°1'56.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Lock 1
- Can you reserve a site at Lock 1?
- Yes, Lock 1 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lock 1 have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Lock 1
- Service 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Isaac Creek 28.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Isaac Creek Shelters 28.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Turkey Fork Recreation Area 42.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Bank Beach Shelters 53.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Millers Ferry Campground 53.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridgeport Beach Shelter 56.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chilatchee Creek 59.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ellis Landing Day Use 53.1 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Phone 334-289-3540
- Email bwthelp@usace.army.mil
- 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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