Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers within the Alabama River Lakes system, Chilatchee Creek Campground sits off a narrow dirt road in Alberta, Alabama, accessible from late February through September. Getting there requires navigating a rough, unpaved stretch that has left more than a few first-timers convinced they've taken a wrong turn. Once past it, the campground opens up into a forested setting along the river with level concrete and gravel pads, many of them fronting the water directly.
Sites are well-spaced and include fire rings, picnic tables, and water and electric hookups at each one, with RVs up to 85 feet accommodated. A dump station is on-site, and a camp host is typically present. The bathhouses are dated but consistently reported as clean and well-stocked. Cell coverage is limited, particularly for T-Mobile users. Anglers have access to a boat ramp and fishing provisions along the Alabama River, and the area draws wildlife including turtles, alligators, and a variety of birds. An island nearby hosts large roosting flocks visible in the evening.
Nightly rates run $24 to $28, and reservations are available. Campers who visit in the off-season often find the campground lightly used. Kelly E. notes "a few [sites] with a private dock" during quieter periods. Nearby alternatives include Roland Cooper State Park Campground to the south and Millers Ferry Campground to the west. If the remoteness and water access are what you're after, this one rewards the drive in.
Description
Overview
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.
Recreation
The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities.
Facilities
This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCOE Alabama River Lakes Chilatchee Creek Campground is located in Alabama near Camden
Directions
From Alberta, Alabama, take State Route 5. Turn onto Wilcox County Road 29 and travel southeast for 11 miles. Make a left on Chilatchee Creek Road and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
Address
2267 CHILATCHEE CREEK RD
Alberta, AL 36720
Coordinates
32.1413889 N
87.2741667 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- 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 48 min from Montgomery, AL
- 2 hrs 8 min from Birmingham, AL
- 2 hrs 19 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 3 hrs 13 min from Crestview, FL



























