Spillway Falls
Spillway Falls
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Pets
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Spillway Falls
No fees available
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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3.29
Mixed Reviews
Based on 12 reviews
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"Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Spillway Falls, consistently praising it as a beautiful, peaceful place to enjoy the river. Visitors highlight good fishing, improved facilities, and a pleasant setting for picnics, cookouts, and watching boats and barges at the lock."
About Spillway Falls
Perched above the Tombigbee River, Spillway Falls Park captures the raw beauty of the cascading waters at Demopolis Lock and Dam. This scenic riverside retreat offers everything from peaceful birdwatching spots to well-maintained hiking trails, complete with picnic facilities, boat access, and the security of on-site hosts who ensure a safe, tranquil experience after dark.
The facility includes individual picnic shelters and a large group shelter; other campsite types are not specified.
Natural Features and SceneryThe park's crown jewel is its commanding view of the Tombigbee River as it tumbles over the Demopolis Lock and Dam, creating a mesmerizing waterfall display that draws both visitors and wildlife. The expansive river vistas and churning waters below have transformed this area into a haven for bird enthusiasts, where the diverse habitat attracts an ever-changing cast of feathered visitors throughout the seasons. Whether you're watching the morning mist rise off the falls or catching the golden hour light dancing across the water, the scenery here offers a front-row seat to nature's daily performance.
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Groups
Alarge group shelter is available for group use.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Accomodation available
GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.
Amenities available
Flush toilets
Activities you can enjoy
The park offers river access and scenic overlooks with facilities for hiking and boating, and is noted as a good site for birdwatching.
Hiking
A 3.5-mile hiking trail system is available within the park.Boating
A boat ramp provides access to the Tombigbee River and the falls created by the Demopolis Lock and Dam.Wildlife viewing
Scenic vistas overlooking the river and falls make the park suitable for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
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Dec 11
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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 7.7 mph
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Proximity to water featuresLocated on the Tombigbee River at the Demopolis Lock and Dam with a boat ramp and direct river access.
HostOn-site park hosts are present and control after-hours access.
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Spillway Falls
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3.3
12 reviews
Spillway Falls has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about Spillway Falls, consistently praising it as a beautiful, peaceful place to enjoy the river. Visitors highlight good fishing, improved facilities, and a pleasant setting for picnics, cookouts, and watching boats and barges at the lock.
Review Summaries
Based on 12 reviews
What Campers Love
Guests love the scenic views of the river, spillway, and lock, often describing the area as beautiful and peaceful. They appreciate the good catfish and general fishing, ample parking, improved...
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Common Concerns
The only recurring concern is that one reviewer notes the boat ramp is fairly steep. No other specific complaints or negative patterns appear in these reviews.
Based on 12 reviewsPro Tips & Recommendations
This location is recommended for fishing (especially catfish), picnics, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings, thanks to the pavilion, grills, and nearby restrooms. Visitors also suggest it as a good...
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Camper Quotes
"Clean. Great place to have a cookout. Peaceful too. Love to watch boater fish."
"Great place to picnic. Pavilion with tables, close by restrooms. Hosts on site maintain park at very high standards....
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Site-Specific Reviews
Several reviews highlight specific features: a pavilion with tables close to restrooms, large garbage receptacle, and grill; gazebos; and a boat ramp (noted as fairly steep). Reviewers also mention a...
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Accessibility Features
Reviewers mention plenty of parking and restrooms close to the pavilion and main use areas, which suggests convenience, but no one comments directly on ADA accessibility or mobility accommodations.
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Last updated December 10, 2025
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