CHILATCHEE CREEK

Overview Chilatchee Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.

Recreation The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities. Facilities This waterfront campground contains 33 family sites with electric hookups.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and a playground offer additional recreation opportunities. Natural Features The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.