If you enjoy bird watching, encountering a variety of wildlife, breath taking views, fishing, taking walks or you just need a little rest and relaxation come and visit us at Burchfield Branch Campground.
The Setting
Burchfield Branch formerly known as Old Lock 16 Park is located on Holt Lake. The lake is located within the lower Appalachian Mountain chain in the Cumberland Plateau. There are diversified forests due to the drop in terrain from the Cumberland Plateau regions to the East Gulf Coastal Plain. The snow wreath and the Alabama croton are rare plants that can be found within the forest. Holt Lake was formed by the damming of the Black Warrior River. Construction of the lock and dam was completed in 1966 which in turn allowed recreational developments such as Burchfield Branch. Millions of tons of commerce pass through Bankhead Lock & Dam yearly. Park visitors will have the opportunity to observe barges navigating to and from Bankhead Lock & Dam. For all you history enthuses please enjoy viewing the remnants of the Old Lock 16 structure which was build in 1916.
The Facility
36 campsites all equipped with fire ring, grill, picnic table, lantern holder
Site 12 & 16 are pull through sites
Sites 1-8 are waterfront sites
Sites 4-7 waterfront sites easily accessible for boats
1 bathhouse with hot showers located inside the campground
1 restroom located near the boat launch area
1 restroom located near the beach area
1 outside shower for beach visitors
1 large shelter available for rental can hold up to 100 people
1 coin operated laundry room
2 playgrounds (located near the bathhouse and in the day use area)
Beach Area- No life guard on duty.
Picnic tables
Grills
Boat launch
Park Attendants on duty
Sanitation Dump Station
2 vehicles per site (including the camping unit)
2 fishing piers located near the park entrance and inside the campground
Water and 50 and 30 amp electrical outlets on each site
Electrical security gate for registered campers only
Park Features
Burchfield Branch Campground may be described as a bird watchers and wildlife lovers dream. An abundance of wildlife roam the park daily, the most common that you may see are white tail deer, eastern wild turkey, fox and gray squirrels. Fishing piers and majestic views are also available at your leisure. The park is nestled inside a diversified forest which consist largely of pine, oak, and hickory. Bird watchers will enjoy listening and watching the diversity of bird species. The most notable that you may see is the American Bald Eagle!
If any of this interests you then Burchfield Branch is the place for you!
Camping Tips
Pets must on a leash.
Trash must be placed in the dumpster at the dump station.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
The entrance gate is locked from 10:00PM until 6:00AM
Campground visitors must leave the park by 9:30 PM
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM
The campsite occupancy is limited to one primary unit plus one additional tent or two tents
Camping fees cover a maximum of 8 people per site
Address
Burchfield Branch
15036 Bankhead Road
Adger, Alabama 35006
(205)497-9828
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