Brush Creek Park, near Waterloo, Alabama, is a unique spot that offers a blend of natural beauty and basic amenities for campers. With a variety of sites available for tents, RVs, and even yurts, it’s a flexible choice for different camping styles.

The park features a lovely stretch along the Tennessee River, perfect for swimming, fishing, or just soaking up the sun. Many visitors have enjoyed the spaciousness of the area, with ample room for setting up camp and enjoying the outdoors. As one camper noted, “I really liked staying here. Lots of space in the forest and a few spots right at the water.”

Facilities include picnic tables, fire pits, and a bathhouse with hot showers, making it easier to enjoy your stay. Campers have appreciated the cleanliness and upkeep of the grounds, with one reviewer mentioning, “Everything looked well kept and stocked.” 

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the park is located near a disc golf course, adding a fun twist to your outdoor experience. While the campground has its quirks, like occasional noise from generators, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or a longer retreat, Brush Creek Park has the essentials to make your camping trip enjoyable.

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.

Brush Creek Park

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I have camped here twice so far and it is a nice, basic campground. We tent camped but there were a couple of RV's there, so I know there are places for them. It is on a nice stretch of the Tennessee River, and you can swim, fish, and boat there. Plenty of camp sites and very spacious. Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers. The bathhouse is pretty centrally located and there are electric lights around it. Usually not crowded. Plenty of dead wood to collect for firewood. There is a covered area with picnic tables near the bathhouse. Also a few picnic tables around the grounds. There are also plenty of trash cans and fire pits. You can park right next to your site. Very good for family camping. Within a few miles there are a couple of gas stations/convenience stores. Some cell service works out there, some not so much.

Pretty, free campground on the water

Camped here on Christmas Day 2020. It was very quiet and a little windy. I was the only camper but it’s on a disc golf course so I saw a couple of those guys. I went down to the parking lot so I could sleep in my car and have a fire by the water. It was great and quiet except there are parking lot lights which I didn’t see until they turned on. There are picnic tables, trash cans, and portable toilets. All in all a nice spot. I had Verizon and I think I had two bars of service. There’s also a spot a little east off an unmarked dirt road which was ok and had a fire pit. I checked it out but there was just too much litter and a half eaten deer carcass which I wasn’t vibing with.

Decent spot on the lake

it was great! there was quite a few people around but they had hot showers if you knew where to look and everyone was friendly. it’s a bigger place than i thought and i wish i chose more carefully where to put my tent. 

Beautiful Park

This place could be absolutely beautiful. Grounds are maintained. Plenty of camping spots, fire pits and tables. There are two sets of bathrooms with electricity and fans. Cold showers in one however there was no light or lock in the shower so my boyfriend had to be in there with me. Tennessee River was beautiful and had clear water. This place is also on a Frisbee golf course. Has separate area for rvs and tents. Rv side has all necessary hook up and everything is free even the dumping station HOWEVER THERE ARE TOO MANY BUMS LIVING HERE !

Living grounds

Cant camp here anymore it’s private property and closed off don’t go there 


Private property. No camping here 

Just started in campground May 5. Has paved roads in it 18 padded spots with water hookups. Bathroom’s with hot water and shower’s. Has designated dispersed tent spot. Boat ramp. Has another spot for camping with no water dispersed. Everything looked we’ll kept and stocked. Overall great area. Lots of shade close to lake with wildlife too

Open  free with hot showers

I really liked staying here. Lots of space in the forest and a few spots right at the water. Almost no one here in July 2023. 
Free!

Beautiful Campground at the River!

First impressions pulling in I was thinking it was going to be awesome but while setting up we noticed thrash all over. The wife picked up a full bag of garbage while I was setting up. It was around 7pm we noticed that this camping area is a special spot for tweakers and some sketchy people. They did keep to themselves which worked out. I’d say this location isn’t that bad if you’re a believer in the 2nd and watching out constantly. The camper next to us decided to run the loudest generator from 8pm on. Going to the restroom early am noticed a guy up and watching from a distance. Also someone in the stall having a weird intense conversation with himself and was in there for over a hour. Park does have the possibility of being a great campground with some improvements and someone keeping out the tweakers.

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