ALABAMA RIVER LAKES
Claiborne Lake is the most primitive of the Alabama River Lakes. Nestled in Alabama's southwest hill country, the lake encompasses over 60 miles of the Alabama River, stretching from the Claiborne Lock and Dam to Millers Ferry Lock and Dam. Claiborne Lock and Dam was completed in 1971 but was opened for navigation in November 1969. It has no power installation. Although the lake remains mostly within the original river banks, Claiborne provides extensive opportunities for water-related recreation.
Bisecting Alabama's Black Prairie Belt, the William Bill Dannelly Reservoir encompasses 105 miles of the Alabama River. Dannelly Reservoir boasts an area of about 27 square miles and a shoreline of more than 500 miles. Since opening in 1974, the lake and its surrounding parks have become a recreational center, offering excellent fishing, skiing, boating and hunting. With its great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists and those who just want to get away from it all, it's little wonder that almost 3 million people visit Dannelly each year.
Woodruff Lake offers such activities as fishing, boating, water-skiing, picnicking, camping, swimming and hiking. The project features 11 parks that are well-facilitated for visitors. Conveniences at the parks include beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails and boat launching ramps. Since construction of the first park in 1975, annual attendance figures have soared to over 2 million.
Chilatchee Creek Campground 
Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline.
Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie,
....moreElm Bluff Campground Elm Bluff Campround is very rustic. Water is available but no power. It is located on a beautiful stretch of the Alabama River. Cell service is limited. Please make reservations in advance.
Gunter Hill Campground Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River.
The fishing is excellent, providing challenges for the master angler as well as the occasional cane pole fisherman. Boating, hunting and hiking are popular activities.The campground is situated on Catoma Creek in a forest of hickory and pine. The
....more Isaac Creek Campground Isaac Creek Campground is located on Claiborne Lake in Alabama's southwest Hill Country.
The lake encompasses more than 60 miles of the Alabama River, and Isaac Creek has great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors.
The area's waterways offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass,
....more Millers Ferry Campground Millers Ferry Campground, also known as East Bank, is located on scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline.
Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.This campground offers 42 family sites with electric
....more Prairie Creek Park Campgrounds Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alabama River in the region's Black Prairie Belt.
For sportsmen, the campground offers a wonderful opportunity to relax between fishing and hunting trips. Water sports and hiking are also popular activities.This waterfront
....more Six Mile Creek Park Six Mile Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline.
Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.The creek offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie,
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