Lock 8
Campground · Alabama · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- 109 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. An interesting feature is an artesian well flowing onsite.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Loops: Lock 8
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
1 campsite at Lock 8
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 8 Shelter | Lock 8 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
32.89522, -87.78059 · 32°53'42.8"N 87°46'50.1"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, 8.8 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 Lock 8
- Can you reserve a site at Lock 8?
- Yes, Lock 8 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lock 8 have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Lock 8
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- Jennings Ferry 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lock 6 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Forkland 19.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Belmont Park 24.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Foscue Creek 26.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Falls 26.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deerlick Creek 32.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Branch Day Use Park 33.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tom Bevill East Bank Day Use (Aliceville Lake) 36.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandy Shooting Range 18.8 mi · Facility
- Payne Lake Recreation Area 19.6 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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