Backbone Creek

Backbone Creek Boat Ramp provides access to the Black Warrior River near Demopolis, Alabama. This large river system spans over 168 miles and drains an expansive 6,265 square mile watershed. With an average flow of nearly 11,000 cubic feet per second, the Black Warrior River is a substantial waterway well-suited for recreational boating and paddling.

The boat ramp is situated on a feeder creek that flows into the Demopolis Lake impoundment of the river. This location offers a convenient launch point to explore the broader river system. Nearby Foscue Creek Campground provides additional recreation and lodging options. While the boat ramp itself is not designated as ADA-accessible, the surrounding Foscue Creek Campground does have some accessible facilities.

Boaters, kayakers, and canoeists will find ample room to navigate the wide, slow-moving Black Warrior River from this access point. The river's average gradient of 1.1 feet per mile creates a relatively flat, calm character well-suited for leisure trips and fishing. Paddlers should be aware of typical large river hazards like debris, changing water levels, and boat traffic when venturing out.