Six Mile Creek
Campground · Alabama · 32 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 32
- Bookable sites
- 123 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 97 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Six Mile 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 creek 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 peaceful waterfront campground is open from April - Labor Day and offers 31 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat dock.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
- 32 bookable sites
- 33 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 2 sites for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 123 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: OAKV, PINE, Six Mile Creek
Site types
- 30 Standard Electric
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
33 campsites at Six Mile Creek
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 64 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 73 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 82 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 52 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 95 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 110 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 61 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 71 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 68 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 59 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | OAKV | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 59 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 90 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 94 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 75 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 74 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 72 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | PINE | Management | Back In | — | 123 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 123 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 66 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 63 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 73 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 61 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 73 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 62 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 30 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 84 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 31 | PINE | Standard Electric | Back In | — | 76 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Shelter Large (A090) | Six Mile Creek | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | — | 99 ft | 100 | 🐾 |
| Shelter Small (053) | Six Mile Creek | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | — | 99 ft | 200 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Selma, Alabama, follow US-41 south for 9 miles. Turn right on County Road 139 and follow the signs into the campground.
32.32417, -87.01583 · 32°19'27.0"N 87°0'57.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 78 | 67 | 60 |
| Low °F | 35 | 38 | 44 | 50 | 59 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 63 | 52 | 41 | 38 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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 Six Mile Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Six Mile Creek?
- Yes, Six Mile Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Six Mile Creek have?
- 33 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Six Mile Creek?
- 123 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Six Mile Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Six Mile Creek.
- Does Six Mile Creek have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Six Mile Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Six Mile Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Six Mile Creek
- Elm Bluff Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prairie Creek (Al) 14.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Holy Ground Shelters 19.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chilatchee Creek 19.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridgeport Beach Shelter 23.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Millers Ferry Campground 26.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Bank Beach Shelters 26.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gunter Hill 32.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center 5.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Lowndes Interpretive Center 17.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Ellis Landing Day Use 26.3 mi · Activity pass
- Vick Shooting Range 40 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 334-872-9554
- 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.
Comments