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Pickensville Campground

Pickensville Campground, near Carrollton, Alabama, is a solid spot for those looking to unwind by the water. With spacious, shaded sites along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, it’s perfect for families and anyone wanting to kick back and enjoy nature.

The campground offers essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables, making it comfortable for both tent campers and RVers. Visitors have mentioned the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “The whole park is well kept, and so very peaceful.” You can also enjoy watching river barges pass by, which adds a unique touch to your stay.

For those who love outdoor activities, there’s a boat ramp for easy access to the water, and plenty of trails for walking or biking. Reviewers have highlighted the beauty of the area, with one mentioning, “Be sure to check out the mirror lake within the campground.” Just remember to bring some mosquito spray, especially in warmer months!

While the facilities may be a bit dated, they’re clean and functional, ensuring a pleasant experience. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Pickensville Campground offers a welcoming environment to enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Overview

Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway.

Recreation

Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.

Natural Features

The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

Nearby Attractions

In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.

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Location

Pickensville Campground is located in Alabama

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Directions

From Tuscaloosa, Alabama, take Highway 82 west to the junction with Highway 86. Turn left on 86 west to Pickensville. The entrance road to the campground is 2.5 miles from the yellow caution light.

Address

61 CAMPING ROAD
Carrollton, AL 35447

Coordinates

33.2263889 N
88.2766667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 15, 2024

Quiet in Feb

Nice river front sites on the Ten-Tom waterway. You get to watch river barges approaching the lock/dam. HOT showers. Facilities are aging but in good condition.

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Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Hugh N., February 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Hugh N., February 15, 2024
Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Great family getaway

Shady & spacious campground along the Tenn-Tom with a boat ramp on calm water just off the main channel. Take your bikes and kayaks!

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Will G., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Will G., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Will G., May 7, 2023
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Reviewed May. 17, 2021

Nice Peacefull park

This park is a little out of the way but well worth it.  The sites are spacious and spaced well apart.  Almost all of the spots are well shaded .  The whole park is well kept, and so very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay here.

Site105, 115
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 20, 2021

Camping in Nature

First things first, don’t follow the GPS! It will take you to the recreation area and you will have to turn around. The campground can’t be seen from the main road. Take side road on left when you see the welcome to Alabama sign on the right. If you are coming from the other direction, you’ll pass the recreation area before you get to the road to turn on. Camping was great! We had a pull through. It was quiet. Bring the mosquito spray, you’ll need it!! Spaces are nice. Be sure to check out the mirror lake within the campground. There are wooded walking docks to walk on. Really pretty! Caught a chicken hawk eating. No issues. Staff is nice. Campground does get a little flooded when it rains, but it didn’t impact our space. Stayed twice within the month. Frogs were loud the first time, second time it was peaceful.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Jaimee D., April 20, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 18, 2021

Tombigbee Barges Up Close

Site 129 is directly on the water with a front row seat for watching the boats and barges. Another pleasant COE campground with friendly and helpful staff. Our stay from 3/14-17/21 is overcast with the threat of tornadoes the evening after we depart. The weather discourages us from paddling, but we enjoy walking through this 176 site campground. Bathhouses and grounds are clean.

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Cyndi H., March 18, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 8, 2021

Great Swampy Views

Fairly well maintained park. Our site backed up to a swampy portion. Wonderful wooden bridges allowed it to be explored easily.

Bath houses were dated but serviceable.

Verizon service was flaky and bounced between no service to slow.

The owls were loud - which was great. Pretty sure we heard barge traffic foghorns, but they didn’t bother our sleep.

The water ran brown for a while. I’m guessing it just hadn’t been used at our site over winter. It cleared up after a minute and I flushed it for another 5.

I loved it - but maybe because it was my first swamp experience and the weather was nice and cool. I’d imagine the bugs are thick in summer. But that’s nature!

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Neil T., March 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Neil T., March 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Neil T., March 8, 2021
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Reviewed Feb. 4, 2021

Great as always

Have camped here for years and it is always a very well kept campground. Pads are all level, water and some sewer hook ups are available. Bathrooms are always cleaned regularly. Due to covid they have a limit and you now have to book online at recreation.gov, they do not take cash or card at the gate.

We got to enjoy the park and try out our new Overlanding setup. The river is always so peaceful even when the barges are moving all night.

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Bruce F., February 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Bruce F., February 4, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020

Good basic campground

Large sites, clean bathrooms. Sadly the playground and basketball courts were closed and we didn’t know. We were on the riverside loop, we drove around to the other areas and it was overgrown. We will probably stay here again.

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Ashley S., November 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Ashley S., November 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Ashley S., November 9, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2020

Nice Campground

We visit Pickensville Campground a lot because my MIL lives in Pickensville down the road from the campground. Friendly staff. We stayed at site 126. It was on the river across from the bathrooms. Site we stayed at had power and water hookups. They have a community dumping station. I think some of the sites have sewer hookup but ours didn’t.

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Holley K., July 14, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2019

The Slums

While the title may scare you away, it was actually quite a nice scene. The lady at the check in told us that’s where the lot we chose was located. We were the only ones who weren’t afraid of the title, so we had it all to ourselves. Clean bathrooms and a Dollar General right down the road. $40 for 1 night with electricity hook up.

  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Adrianne F., July 15, 2019
  • Review photo of Pickensville Campground by Adrianne F., July 15, 2019
Reviewed May. 30, 2019

Love !!!

One of our favorite places to camp . Friendly staff , they are very cautious about the rules which I love. Very clean bathhouses, and sites.

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2016

Great for tents!!

The pickensville campground was a wonderful place for us we were tent camping and there was plenty of shade with the nice big trees around a convenience store was located just a few miles up the road which was great when we needed anything that we forgot to pack

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Pickensville Campground?

    Camping at Pickensville Campground can cost between $20.00 and $32.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Pickensville Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Pickensville Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Pickensville Campground?

    Pickensville Campground allows vehicles up to 140 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Pickensville Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pickensville Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Pickensville Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pickensville Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Pickensville Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Pickensville Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Pickensville Campground?

    There are 176 campsites at Pickensville Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts