Where Brush Creek meets the Tennessee River, this TVA-managed campground sits on Pickwick Reservoir's retained land, offering free camping with water hookups just outside Waterloo. The facility features 18 paved RV sites with water connections alongside designated dispersed tent areas, all accessible via paved internal roads.
Campers find hot showers and restrooms centrally located near a covered pavilion with picnic tables. The campground includes both developed sites close to the water and additional dispersed camping areas without hookups for those seeking more space. A boat ramp provides direct river access, while abundant deadwood makes firewood collection easy. Several reviewers mention the site's popularity with locals and note that cell service varies by provider.
"Lots of shade close to lake with wildlife too," reports Michael W., highlighting the wooded setting along the water. The grounds also feature a disc golf course, though some visitors report maintenance challenges and occasional crowding during peak times. A dump station serves RV campers at no additional cost.
The campground works well for families seeking water recreation and RV travelers needing hookups without fees. Nearby Second Creek Rec Area provides another option for Tennessee River camping, while convenience stores operate within a few miles for basic supplies.
Description
Brush Creek Park is a 50-acre park located on Lauderdale County Road 14 near Waterloo along the Tennessee River. The park features a boat launch, picnic pavilions and individual picnic tables. The campground has no fee and offers limited-stay, primitive camping with no electrical hook-ups. There are public restroom facilities with cold showers and a waste disposal station. There is a maximum 30-day stay allowed.
For information on either campground, please call (256) 760-5878. Sites are managed by the Lauderdale County Solid Waste office.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBrush Creek Park is located in Alabama near Cherokee
Coordinates
34.904190099669826 N
87.98810061415666 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 29 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 14 min from Decatur, AL
- 1 hr 30 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 45 min from Jackson, TN













