Lock 6
Campground · Alabama · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- 147 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lock 6 Park is located on what once was a working lock and dam on the Black Warrior River. The boat ramp provides access to fishing and other recreation opportunities. Visitors will appreciate the group shelter and pit toilet conveniently located on the grounds. An artesian well flows naturally on the property.
Recreation
Fishing, boating, picnicing, family gatherings and wildlife watching are recreational activities that can be enjoyed at Lock 6.
Natural Features
Running artesian well on-site
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Loops: Lock 6
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
1 campsite at Lock 6
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 6 Shelter | Lock 6 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
32.70973, -87.79059 · 32°42'35.0"N 87°47'26.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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 Lock 6
- Can you reserve a site at Lock 6?
- Yes, Lock 6 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lock 6 have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Lock 6
- Jennings Ferry 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Forkland 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Finches Ferry 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Belmont Park 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lock 8 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Foscue Creek 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Falls 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deerlick Creek 43.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Branch Day Use Park 44.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Payne Lake Recreation Area 23.6 mi · Facility
- South Sandy Shooting Range 27 mi · Facility
- Vick Shooting Range 43.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone Resource Office 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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