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Burchfield Branch Park Campground in Alabama
Moderate to Book

Burchfield Branch Park Campground

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes, Alabama

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As of October 2026, Burchfield Branch Park Campground is a campground in Alabama with 33 campsites. Burchfield Branch Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Burchfield Branch Park Campground is located at 33.4400ยฐ N, 87.3721ยฐ W.
people allowed on 32 of 33 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
50

Burchfield Branch Park Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Burchfield Branch Park Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Burchfield Branch Park Campground

  • Standard 31
  • Group 1
  • Tent 1
  • Accessible 24
  • Hookups 33

Amenities

  • showers
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Burchfield Branch Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BURCHFIELD loop.

SiteTypeSleepsHookupsAccess
02Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
03Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
04Standard8Electric, Water-
05Standard8Electric, Water-
06Standard8Electric, Water-
07Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
08Standard8Electric, Water-
09Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
10Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
11Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
12Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
13Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
14Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
15Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
16Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
17Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
18Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
SiteTypeSleepsHookupsAccess
19Standard8Electric, Water-
20Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
24Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
25Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
26Standard8Electric, Water-
27Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
28Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
29Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
30Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
31Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
33Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
34Standard8Electric, Water-
35Standard8Electric, Water-
36Standard8Electric, WaterAccessible
GS-1Group50Electric, WaterAccessible
T-32Tent8Electric, Water-

About Burchfield Branch Park Campground

Overview

Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.

Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

Facilities

Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles.

Natural Features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.

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.

Rules and notices at Burchfield Branch Park Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Burchfield Branch Park Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

There is limited to no cell service at all inside the park.

Park Attendants will NOT be making reservations at the gatehouse. All reservations will be made via the recreation.gov app, recreation.gov website, or by calling 877-444-6777.

Gates are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Limit of two vehicles per site.

Park attendants cannot perform site transfers Thursday-Saturday or on holiday weekends during the peak season

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

No ATV or UTV use is allowed.

For more information visit: https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Black-Warrior-Tombigbee-BWT-Lakes/

Burchfield Branch Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Burchfield Branch Park Campground?

Burchfield Branch Park Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 33 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Burchfield Branch Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Burchfield Branch Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Burchfield Branch Park Campground have?

Burchfield Branch Park Campground has 33 campsites.

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