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Established Camping

Pickensville Campground

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Overview

Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway.

Recreation

Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.

Facilities

Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.

Natural Features

The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

Nearby Attractions

In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.

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Location

Pickensville Campground is located in Alabama

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Tuscaloosa, Alabama, take Highway 82 west to the junction with Highway 86. Turn left on 86 west to Pickensville. The entrance road to the campground is 2.5 miles from the yellow caution light.

Address

61 CAMPING ROAD
Carrollton, AL 35447

Coordinates

33.2263889 N
88.2766667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Pickensville Campground?

Camping at Pickensville Campground can cost between $20.00 and $26.00 depending on the site.

Does Pickensville Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Pickensville Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Pickensville Campground?

Pickensville Campground allows vehicles up to 140 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pickensville Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pickensville Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pickensville Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pickensville Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pickensville Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Pickensville Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground?

There are 176 campsites at Pickensville Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts