Bear Creek Lakes Camping Fishing and Swimming


BCDA
P.O. Box 670
Russellville, AL. 35653

Local Phone:
256-332-4392
FAX:
256-332-4372


Toll Free:
877-367-2232

 

The Bear Creek Water Control Project is a system of four lakes and their surrounding woodlands near Russellville, Alabama, offering trophy fishing, boating, sand beaches, group pavilions, designated swimming areas, hunting, developed camping, picnicking and hiking. A 30-mile canoe float stream is located between Upper Bear and Big Bear Reservoirs. The five campgrounds are open Mid-March through Mid-October and the lakes are open year round.
The four lakes (Cedar Creek, Little Bear, Upper Bear and Bear Creek) are rated among some of the cleanest recreational waters in the South. The lakes are producing smallmouth over 5-lbs. and largemouth bass over 15-lbs.Persons between the ages of 16 and 65 must have a user's permit to take advantage of the lakes and related facilities. The annual permit is $20 and offers unlimited use of all camping, fishing, swimming and boating areas. A daily permit is available for $3. Campsite fees range from $7.50 to $15.00 per night. Bear Creek Lakes now offer resort cabins, sleeping up to 8 persons for the larger units, all units offering the comforts of home including central air and complete kitchens. Pricing starts at $75.00 per night. 1 unit is handicap accessible.

Park Features At a Glance

Campsite fees range from $7.50 to $15.00 per night.

Elliott Branch
Slick Rock
Horseshoe Bend
William's Hollow
Piney Point
Camping
Swimming
Fishing
Cabins
Pavilion
   
Store
Boat ramp
Bathhouse
Water hookup
Most
Electrical hookup
Most
Dump station
Picnic tables
RV access
Most
Most
Most
Most
Most
Fishing Pier
Mini Golf  
     
Monthly Rates
$185-250
$200-250
$200-250
$100-185
$200
Number of sites
30
53
26
30
19

Cabin Details
Make sure you visit our cabins page for description and photos.
Special
Stay 6 nights, get the 7th free.
Total number of cabins
6
1 Bedroom Units (includes 1 handicap unit)
3
2 Bedroom Units
3
Sofa Sleepers
All
Off-peak Season Rate- 1 bedroom
$75
Peak Season Rate- 1 bedroom
$85
Off-peak Season Rate- 2-bedroom
$100
Peak Season Rate- 2-bedroom
$120
Linens, bath towels, dishes and cookware
All
TV/VCR, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, range, central heat and air
All

Peak season is Memorial Day through Labor Day. 6 person maximum for 1 bedroom cabins, 8 person maximum for 2 bedrooms.
3 night minimum on holidays during peak. Business rates available, Monday through Thursday. Restrictions apply. Call for details.
Reservations strongly recommended.

Master Card and Visa accepted.

Search Engine Optimization Services - FullSpeedMedia
Web Development - Imagedia