How booked is Lock 8?
as of July 24Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lock 8around 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)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
About this campground
Overview Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. An interesting feature is an artesian well flowing onsite.
Activities
- DAY USE AREA
- PICNICKING
- WATER ACCESS
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Finches FerryBlack Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes5 mi
- JENNINGS FERRYBlack Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes6 mi
- Lock 6Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes13 mi
- South Sandy Shooting RangeNational Forests in Alabama19 mi
- FORKLANDBlack Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes20 mi
- Payne Lake Recreation AreaNational Forests in Alabama20 mi
Never miss an opening at Lock 8
Popular Alabama campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Lock 8around 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.
Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.