Campground

Lock 1

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · Demopolis · Alabama — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Sites open now — checked live on Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Lock 1

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 6, 2:44 AM PT
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Lock 1?

as of November 6

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lock 1 around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Open
Dec 12Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

About this campground

Overview Lock 1 Park is situated on the historical Tombigbee River cut off. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush tiolets, primitive campsites and parking lot. An interesting feature is the reminance of Old Lock 1 completed around 1897. Recreation Fishing, picnicing and wildlife watching are just a few outdoor activities that can be done at the park. Facilities Block restrooms with flush toilets and shelter with electricity  Charges & Cancellations NO REFUNDS OR RAIN CHECKS OF RESERVATION FEE. Cancellation due to inclement weather may be rescheduled on another open day within 6 months of original reservation date. The reservation holder must show original reservation receipt and this completed page at time of rescheduling reservation.

Contact
334-289-3540

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Never miss an opening at Lock 1

Popular Alabama campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Lock 1 around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.

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