Rocky Branch Day Use Park

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·Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes

Overview

Rocky Branch Day use park 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 day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

Natural Features

Rocky Branch Beach Parking Lot View - Credits: USACE
Rocky Branch Hickory Point Shelter - Credits: USACE
Rocky Branch Picnic Area Water View - Credits: USACE
Rocky Branch Information Sign - Credits: USACE

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The 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.

Recreation

Rocky Branch Picnic Area - Credits: USACE

Day Users can explore the lake shore using the hiking trail as well as the swim beach. There are numerous picnic tables and grills to choose from as well as 2 reservable shelters for picnicking. 

Nearby Attractions

Boat ramp available year round is adjacent to seasonal day use facilities. 

Additional Information

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