Alabama / Tuscaloosa County

Deerlick Creek

Closed — Closed since June 2, 2025 through the remainder of the camping season for waterline replacement construction. Reopening date has not been announced.

About

Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake along the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The campground features 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, including six designated tent-only sites. A group picnic shelter is also available for day use reservations. The facility provides modern amenities including showers, a swimming beach, and a multi-use court for families. The campground sits within a scenic mixed pine and hardwood forest along the lakeshore, which displays vibrant fall foliage. Visitors can explore via hiking trails and a paved bicycle trail. Holt Lake, created by damming the Black Warrior River, is part of the 457-mile Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway system spanning 39,800 surface acres. The waterway is popular for fishing bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Local wildlife includes deer, squirrel, wild turkey, and various migratory and songbird species. Deerlick Creek is located 17 miles from the University of Alabama and 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course. The campground operates under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Park gates are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with a two-vehicle limit per site.

Directions

From I-59 in Alabama, take Exit 73 (MacFarland Boulevard). Go west on MacFarland Blvd./Highway 82 for approximately 4.2 miles. Veer right onto Rice Mine Road. At the stoplight turn left onto Rice Mine Rd. Then, turn right at the stoplight onto New Watermelon Road and follow it for 3.4 miles. Turn right at the stop sign onto Lake Nicol Road, and follow Lake Nicol Rd. for 3.4 miles to Deerlick Road. Turn right onto Deerlick Rd. for approximately 3.2 miles to Deerlick Park.

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