Rocky Branch Day Use Park

About

Rocky Branch Day Use Park sits on the shores of Holt Lake, part of the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway system in west-central Alabama. The facility is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers a variety of day-use recreation opportunities including swimming at an improved beach, picnicking at 88 sites with nearby grills, and exploring the lakeshore via hiking trails. Two group shelters (Hickory Point and Hilltop) are available for reservation through Recreation.gov and include grills. Amenities include flush toilets, outdoor showers, and drinking water. A boat ramp adjacent to the day-use area remains open year-round. This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping allowed. Park rules prohibit alcohol, pets on the beach, and fires on the beach. Entry requires a single Day Use Pass, USACE Annual Day Use Pass, or America the Beautiful pass.

Directions

From Birmingham going south on I-20/59, take Exit 86 (Covered Bridge Road) toward Brookwood. Turn right on Covered Bridge Road and continue 5.5 miles to traffic light. Turn left at traffic light onto Highway 216 and continue 3.6 miles. Turn right on Rocky Branch Road and continue 2.5 miles to the park gates on your right. From Tuscaloosa at the intersection of University Blvd and Veterans Memorial Parkway, continue on Highway 216 for 7.4 miles. Turn left onto Rocky Branch Road and continue 2.5 miles to the park gate.