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Burchfield Branch Park

33.4389° N / 87.3737° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 1815 detected openings this week37 monitored sites

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Burchfield Branch Park

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Campsite Sniper detected 15 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
15
Openings · last 30 days
39
Openings · last 90 days
40

Only 40 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites

Of the 6,771 tracked site-dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 5,259 open for online reservation · 778 reserved · 734 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

22.3% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 5,259 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online22.3%
Open site-dates5,259 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)778 / 6,037
Weekday openings2,940
Weekend openings2,137

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,940 fall on weekdays and 2,137 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 5,077 open site-nights on mapped sites; 5,259 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
02505007501,0001,2503783739301,0151,019923621SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = 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
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2630Open
FRI Nov 2729Open
SAT Nov 2829Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2432Open
FRI Dec 2532Open
New YearTHU Dec 3132Open
FRI Jan 132Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 29 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.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 311Open
FRI Jan 11Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. 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.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
36  176
18  170
26  170
27  170
35  168

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  182

This day-use unit currently has 182 reservation dates available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

5,077 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. 99 2-night, 95 3-night, 67 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 18.

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
3647 ftYes176139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more
1858 ftYes170131 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more
2645 ftYes170139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more
2775 ftYes170139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more
3563 ftYes168139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +156 more
T-32Not recordedYes167139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +155 more
2435 ftYes165135 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +153 more
2955 ftYes165139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +153 more
1455 ftYes164139 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +152 more
1352 ftYes163139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +151 more
3165 ftYes163139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +151 more
2555 ftYes162135 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +150 more
2863 ftYes162138 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +150 more
1552 ftYes161139 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +149 more
1060 ftYes160139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +148 more
1760 ftYes160139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +148 more
3360 ftYes160139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +148 more
1963 ftYes15998 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +147 more
3063 ftYes159139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +147 more
0365 ftYes157139 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +145 more
1285 ftYes157139 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +145 more
3495 ftYes156116 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +144 more
0245 ftYes155139 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +143 more
0550 ftYes155111 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +143 more
1155 ftYes152138 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +140 more
0650 ftYes151132 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5 +139 more
1682 ftYes151108 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +139 more
2063 ftYes150131 nightsSep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +138 more
0965 ftYes148139 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3 +136 more
0470 ftYes141103 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +129 more
0760 ftYes14050 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +128 more
0840 ftYes140128 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5 +128 more

Day-use inventory

182 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-1182146 datesSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +170 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: 5,259 of 6,771 tracked site-dates are open (77.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 40 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 Sep 18, 2026 15:19 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 15 site-date openings at Burchfield Branch Park in the last 7 days, 39 over 30 days and 40 over the last 90.

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

95 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 18. 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.

When is the next open date at Burchfield Branch Park?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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