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Deerlick Creek

Deerlick Creek
Deerlick Beach Aerial View
Deerlick Creek Campground
Deerlick Creek Beach
Deerlick Narrow Road Leading to sites #36-40

Featured amenities

Showers

About Deerlick Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 42

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

42 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: TPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: TPIN
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: LRID
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: RBLU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
41, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
42, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
43, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
44, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
45, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: SCAM
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (1197)

What Guests Are Saying

Deerlick Creek is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting and well-maintained campsites, offering stunning views of the river, ample privacy, and clean facilities. Many guests appreciated the friendly hosts and easy online booking, while enjoying various amenities such as hiking trails and excellent cell service. Some minor issues included occasional locked gates and maneuverability challenges for larger campers, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.8
1197 reviews
5
81.5%
975
4
15.5%
186
3
2.0%
24
2
0.8%
10
1
0.2%
2

Ciara B

Verified

December 2, 2020 Stayed at: 17, Loop: LRID

5

Great campground --- very clean and spacious sites! Would return if in the area

Claude K

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: RBLU

5

This COE campground is our favorite! Staff is friendly and attentive to details. It’s fun to see the deer playing through the park. We will be back.

Clara S

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LRID

5

From the moment we arrived the host was so informative and friendly. The campsite , restrooms & trails was very clean & well kept. This was our first RV experience and we are looking forward to many more & we will definitely visit deer lick again.

Tim M

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LRID

5

beautiful place

Claude K

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: RBLU

5

This COE campground is our favorite! Staff is friendly and attentive to details. It’s fun to see the deer playing through the park. We will be back.

Clara S

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LRID

5

From the moment we arrived the host was so informative and friendly. The campsite , restrooms & trails was very clean & well kept. This was our first RV experience and we are looking forward to many more & we will definitely visit deer lick again.

Tim M

Verified

December 1, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: LRID

5

beautiful place

Vanessa W

Verified

November 30, 2020 Stayed at: 38, Loop: RBLU

4

Beautiful out of the way location with some very uniquely built sites. Hosts kept the whole campground very tidy and bathrooms were extremely clean. We'll be back for certain.

Vanessa W

Verified

November 30, 2020 Stayed at: 38, Loop: RBLU

4

Beautiful out of the way location with some very uniquely built sites. Hosts kept the whole campground very tidy and bathrooms were extremely clean. We'll be back for certain.

Joseph N

Verified

November 29, 2020 Stayed at: 41, Loop: SCAM

4

Tent camping at site 41. Nice trails around camp. Met some very nice Alabama football fans there for a game. Campgrounds are close to Tuscaloosa as the crow flies, but 25-30 minutes by car. Beautiful lake views.

Location Deerlick Creek

Address:
12421 Deerlick Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
United States

Highway access

Deerlick Creek is accessible via US Highway 82, approximately 15 miles to the north, and Interstate 20/59, which is around 20 miles to the southeast.

Latitude & Longitude: 33.2594 / -87.4303

Elevation: 87 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • Park Attendants will NOT be making reservations at the gatehouse. All reservations will be made via the recreation.gov app, recreation.gov website, or by calling 877-444-6777.
  • Gates are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Hiking trails, bicycle trail and group shelters are for registered guests only.
  • Limit of two vehicles per site.
  • Electric and gas scooters must be licensed and street legal
  • Park attendants cannot perform site transfers Thursday-Saturday or on holiday weekends during the peak season
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • No ATV or UTV use is allowed.
  • For more information, visit: https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Black-Warrior-Tombigbee-BWT-Lakes/ 
  • ALL Visitors must exit the park by

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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