LOCK 5

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CAMPING • ALABAMA

Lock 5

May 4, 2024

Lock 5 camping area in Alabama offers breathtaking views of the Tennessee River and surrounding forested areas. Located near the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. The campground offers 23 first-come-first-serve campsites with access to water and electrical hookups. Amenities include a boat ramp, picnic area, and restroom facilities. The best time to visit is in the fall and spring, with average temperatures ranging from 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit. It's an ideal destination for families looking for a peaceful getaway, with plenty of opportunities to explore nature and learn about the local wildlife.

Weather Outlook

16 Day Long Term Forecast

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Historical Data

Regional Streamflow Levels

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gage Height
BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER NR ABERDEEN	522 cfs	6.8 ft
CLEAR C AT NEW HOPE CHURCH NR POPLAR SPRINGS	119 cfs	1.9 ft
BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER BELOW HAMILTON AL	214 cfs	2.1 ft
MULBERRY FORK AT CORDOVA AL	2,870 cfs	11.3 ft
SIPSEY RIVER NR ELROD	644 cfs	9.0 ft
LOST CREEK ABOVE PARRISH	128 cfs	1.7 ft
LUXAPALLILA CREEK NR COLUMBUS	406 cfs	5.0 ft

Fishing Destinations

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Fish River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Smith Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Spotted Bass

North River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Shelby Lakes

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Warrior Resrvoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Tuscaloosa

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Lake Demopolis

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Rafting & Kayaking

1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama

THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi

BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee

BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois

SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama

BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee

STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana

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