LOCK 7

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CAMPING • ALABAMA

Lock 7

May 6, 2024

Lock 7 Camping Area in Alabama offers stunning views of the Tennessee River and surrounding forest. Nearby points of interest include the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and the historic town of Florence. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and offers 17 primitive campsites. The best time to visit is during the fall months when temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making it perfect for outdoor activities. However, visitors should be aware that the area is prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Overall, Lock 7 Camping Area is a beautiful and peaceful getaway in north Alabama.

Weather Outlook

16 Day Long Term Forecast

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Seasonal Comparison

Historical Data

Regional Streamflow Levels

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gage Height
NORTH RIVER NEAR SAMANTHA AL	209 cfs	2.8 ft
BINION CREEK BELOW GIN CREEK NEAR SAMANTHA AL	13 cfs	3.4 ft
TOMBIGBEE RIVER AT STENNIS LOCK AND DAM	6,440 cfs	63.6 ft
BULL MOUNTAIN CREEK AT TREMONT	190 cfs	3.9 ft
TWENTYMILE CREEK NR GUNTOWN	143 cfs	11.1 ft
LUXAPALLILA CREEK NR COLUMBUS	361 cfs	4.9 ft
VALLEY CREEK NEAR OAK GROVE AL	127 cfs	3.1 ft

Fishing Destinations

Lake Tuscaloosa

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

Smith Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Spotted Bass

Warrior Resrvoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

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

Lake Demopolis

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

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Shelby Lakes

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

Fish River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Dog River

Apache Trout • Flounder

Rafting & Kayaking

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama

SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

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

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

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

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