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Burchfield Branch Park

33.4389° N / 87.3737° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 620 detected openings this week37 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233946

When Burchfield Branch Park reopens

Burchfield Branch Park's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
20
Openings · last 30 days
169
Openings · last 90 days
243

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0102030405021463237313442MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 243

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 243 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
0204060806435000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · CT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 09:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 99 of 243 detected openings (40.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 7 DAYS OUTP75 · 16.5D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–16.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
02  249.9%
19  187.4%
09  187.4%
04  156.2%
26  156.2%

Site 02 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 24. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites

Of the 6,771 tracked site-dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 5,731 open for online reservation · 308 reserved · 732 closed. Of the facility's 37 monitored sites, 33 can be reserved online and 4 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

15.4% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 5,731 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online15.4%
Open site-dates5,731 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)308 / 6,039
Weekday openings3,218
Weekend openings2,330

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,218 fall on weekdays and 2,330 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 5,548 open site-nights on mapped sites; 5,731 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
02505007501,0001,2507691,0111,01992398493293NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 1,019 of 1,147 site-dates are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 36 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2622Open
FRI Nov 2720Open
SAT Nov 2820Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2432Open
FRI Dec 2532Open
New YearTHU Dec 3132Open
FRI Jan 132Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 20 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 32 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 32 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 311Open
FRI Jan 11Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
13  183
14  183
15  183
17  183
24  183

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Availability by day-use unit

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
UnitOpen reservation dates
GS-1  183

This day-use unit currently has 183 reservation dates available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

5,548 open site-nights across 32 sites at Burchfield Branch Park, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

36 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.

Multi-night stays. 80 2-night, 77 3-night, 55 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 13.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 95 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 35 sites take 35 ft, 34 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 36 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.

All 32 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
1352 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1455 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1552 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
1760 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
2435 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
2645 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
3563 ftYes183183 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
3165 ftYes181177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more
2555 ftYes180170 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more
3063 ftYes180177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more
0245 ftYes179177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
0365 ftYes179177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
3360 ftYes179170 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
T-32Not recordedYes179170 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more
1155 ftYes177156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +165 more
2863 ftYes176156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +164 more
2955 ftYes176156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +164 more
3647 ftYes176156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +164 more
1060 ftYes175156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +163 more
1963 ftYes17588 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 20 +163 more
3495 ftYes175161 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +163 more
0965 ftYes174133 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +162 more
2775 ftYes174156 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +162 more
1285 ftYes173156 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +161 more
1858 ftYes170130 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +158 more
2063 ftYes170130 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +158 more
1682 ftYes169153 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +157 more
0550 ftYes157136 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +145 more
0470 ftYes154148 nightsNov 8, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12 +142 more
0650 ftYes154114 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +142 more
0840 ftYes148124 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +136 more
0760 ftYes13747 nightsNov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +125 more

Day-use inventory

183 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
UnitOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
GS-1183183 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more

About Burchfield Branch Park

Overview

Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.

Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

Facilities

Burchfield Branch Park has 36 sites with electric and water hookups, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter for day use. RV campers have the convenience of hot showers, a dump station and trash receptacles.

Natural Features

Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area.

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.

37 monitored sites4 FCFS sitesRVs up to 95 ft36 with hookups36 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From Tuscaloosa, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 86 toward Brookwood on Tuscaloosa County Road 59. Turn right at the traffic light in Brookwood on highway 216. Turn left (northeast) onto County Road 59, then turn left at the stop sign onto Lock 17 Road. Turn left at Lock 17 Grocery onto Lock 17 Road and proceed to the park entrance (approximately 23 miles from Brookwood). From Birmingham, Alabama: From I-59, take exit 115 toward Hueytown on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, which turns into Warrior River Road. Follow through Concord Community toward Lock 17 Road (Warrior River Rd. turns into Lock 17 Rd.). Continue through Oak Grove Community, turn left at Lock 17 Grocery and proceed to the park (approximately 31 miles from Interstate 59).

15036 Bankhead Road, Adger, AL 35006205-497-9828
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingPicnickingSwimmingWater Access

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Burchfield Branch Park?

Reservations for Burchfield Branch Park are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 5,731 of 6,771 tracked site-dates are open (84.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 243 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Burchfield Branch Park?

Campsite Sniper detected 20 site-date openings at Burchfield Branch Park in the last 7 days, 169 over 30 days and 243 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Burchfield Branch Park?

77 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 13. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Burchfield Branch Park fit a 35-foot RV?

35 of the 36 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 95 ft. 35 of those 36 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Burchfield Branch Park?

January 2027, with 1,019 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,147.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Burchfield Branch Park?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-16.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Burchfield Branch Park?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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