## 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.

Forkland Campground

## Overview

Foscue Creek Campground is nestled on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway.   
  
Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore. The region is excellent for hunting, and game is plentiful.   
  
Foscue Creek Campground offers a peaceful retreat for families, anglers, boaters and those who want to get away any time of year.

## Recreation

Fishing and hunting are the most popular activities in the area. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.   
  
Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground. Foscue Creek Nature Trail takes walkers and joggers along the shoreline and provides benches for wildlife viewing and trail markers for tree identification.

## Facilities

This facility has both a day-use area and a campground. There are four shelters for group picnics of between 25 to 80 people.   
  
The 54 campsites feature picnic tables, lantern holders and campfire rings with grill. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water.

## Natural Features

The campground lies south of the confluence of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers. 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) 402-1608.

Foscue Creek

## Overview

Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.

## Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.   
  
Visitors can also enjoy walking along a half-mile nature trail that runs through the woods following the water's edge.

## Facilities

Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas.  
  
  
  
Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. A shower and restroom building, as well as a playground and a boat ramp with security lighting that are provided for camper convenience.

## Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by the scenic woodlands of the Tombigbee River. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live among the calm waters and hardwood forests of the area.   
  
Temerature range from the 80s to 90s from April to September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches. The facility is located 100 feet above sea level. 

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1606.

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## Overview

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## Overview

Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   
  
The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.

## Recreation

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## Facilities

Deerlick Creek has 46 campsites with water and electric hookups, six of which are designated tent only. There is also one group picnic shelter that can be reserved for day use. Families with children have the convenience of showers, a multi-use court and swimming beach.

## Natural Features

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## contact_info

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