Army Corps of Engineers operates this 40-site campground on Demopolis Lake, with nightly rates from $20-$26 and reservations available year-round. Sites include water and electric hookups (30 and 50 amp), accommodating RVs up to 107 feet, plus a central dump station for sewer needs.
Most sites sit directly on the water with individual fish cleaning stations and stairs leading down to small beaches suitable for launching jon boats or casting a line. "Early in the morning you can see some huge paddlefish jumping in the water," notes Nate S.. The campground draws serious anglers targeting the confluence of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers, with a boat ramp providing quick access to both waterways.
The facility maintains clean restrooms with showers and a laundry room, though the latter occasionally closes for maintenance. Sites offer good spacing with many shaded by mature trees throughout the day. A nature trail winds through the property, and a playground serves families with children. Gates lock at 10 PM and reopen at 6 AM, requiring coordination with camp hosts for after-hours access.
Campers should bring firewood since none is sold on-site, and a pressure regulator for water connections prevents damage from high water pressure. Mosquitoes emerge heavily at dusk during warmer months. The campground stays relatively quiet compared to busier recreational lakes, though weekend boat traffic increases during peak season. For additional camping options in the region, see campgrounds near Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes.
Book waterfront sites well in advance during spring and fall fishing seasons when they fill quickly.
Description
Overview
Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore and serves as a quiet and convenient retreat from the two nearby cities of Demopolis and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground, both of which are located across from the gatehouse. The trail has scenic overlooks of McConnico Creek and the Black Warrior River.
Facilities
The campground is in a comfortable setting, with 42 campsites along the lakeshore. All sites come equipped with water hookups. Families with children enjoy the state-of-the-art playground and the convenience of showers, and picnic areas. Large groups can reserve a picnic shelter for day use that can accommodate up to 50 people.
Natural Features
Forkland Park is situated on a high point of land in a pine and hardwood mixed forest with plenty of shade. The Black Belt region of Alabama is a diverse area of dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles, blue birds and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1604.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundForkland Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From Demopolis, Alabama, go nine miles north on U.S. Highway 43, then turn left on County Road. Continue about a mile to the campground entrance.
Address
1365 Forkland Park Road
Forkland, AL 36740
Coordinates
32.6263889 N
87.8830556 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 1 hr 25 min from Birmingham, AL
- 1 hr 52 min from Montgomery, AL
- 2 hrs 12 min from Hattiesburg, MS
