Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes, Alabama

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As of September 2026, Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground is a campground in Alabama with 2 campsites. Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground is located at 33.2732° N, 87.4125° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 30
people allowed on the largest site: 48

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September 2026

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Campsites at Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground

Group 2

Amenities

potable water
boat ramp

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
Hickory Point Shelter	Hickory Point Shelter	Group	48
Hilltop Shelter	Hilltop Shelter	Group	30

About Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Rocky Branch has 88 picnic sites to choose from with grills nearby. Two group shelters with grills, a water born bathroom as well as an improved and maintained swim beach available for users.

Natural Features

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.

Contact Info

Between 05/24/2024 and 09/02/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (205) 388-2458 to speak with local staff. From 09/03/2024 to 05/23/2025 this location is unstaffed. Please call (205) 553-9373 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

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

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Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground?

Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground have?

Rocky Branch Day Use Park Campground has 2 campsites.

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