Burchfield Branch

Burchfield Branch Park provides convenient access to the Black Warrior River, a large navigable waterway in west-central Alabama. With boat ramps located within the park, paddlers and boaters can easily launch their craft and explore this scenic river system.

The Black Warrior River is classified as a large river, extending 168 miles with an average elevation drop of 182 feet. It drains a watershed of over 6,200 square miles and has an average flow rate of over 10,800 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial river suitable for both motorized and human-powered boating. The park's location near Holt Lake on this river system offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing from the water.

While the park is reservable, no specific details about hours, fees, or accessibility are provided on the official Recreation.gov listing. Paddlers and boaters should contact the park directly at 205-497-9828 to inquire about any relevant policies or restrictions before visiting.

Overview
Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether...

Overview
Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.Facilities
Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles.Natural Features
Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.

Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.

Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

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