Tuscaloosa, Alabama Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Jameson Inn Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 3.6 miles away Courtyard Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 3.8 miles away Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 4.1 miles away Ambassador Inn and Suites Tusc, Tuscaloosa 4.4 miles away TUSCALOOSA HILTON GARDEN INN, Tuscaloosa 4.8 miles away Candlewood Suites TUSCALOOSA, Tuscaloosa 5.2 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.2 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Tuscaloosa 5.3 miles away La Quinta Inn Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.3 miles away Super 8 Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.4 miles away Ramada Tuscaloosa Alabama, Tuscaloosa 5.4 miles away Quality Inn Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.5 miles away Comfort Suites Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.5 miles away Days Inn Suites Tuscaloosa - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 5.5 miles away Best Western Park Plaza Motor Inn, Tuscaloosa 5.6 miles away Americas Best Value Inn-Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.6 miles away Masters Inn Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa 5.6 miles away Hotel Capstone, Tuscaloosa 5.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Lake Nicol 11 miles away 1 PHOTO There is bouldering and kayaking available close to the dam.... Rocky Branch Trail 15 miles away The Rocky Branch Trail is currently 1.7 miles (One Way) from the Day Use Trailhead to the Old Lock 14 Site and Overlook.  However we are expanding this trail to be a 4-5 mile loop trail that takes you along the banks of the Black Warrior River and Rocky Branch.  A new trailhead, along with kiosk and trail signs, have been created right outside the day use park for year round accessibility.  This trail will also have 2 group primitive campsites for overnight use.  This trail ranges from moderate to difficult and will provide fantastic views of the river.  All of this is set to be completed by May 2009.  Please see link below for more information including maps and photos. http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mil/holt/trails.htm>http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mil/holt/trails.htm ... Payne Lake Westside Campground 17 miles away 1 PHOTO The west side is the electric and water sites. Clean campground.... Spillway Campground 18 miles away 1 PHOTO The spillway area is for day use only. It has a pavilion, grills, firepits, picnic tables, and you can fish from shoreline. No camping.... Payne Lake Eastside Campground 18 miles away 1 PHOTO The East Campground is primitive ... no potable water and one porta-pottie in the inner circle loop. This side might be closed for a while in 2009 for renovations. I would contact them before coming.... Campgrounds near Tuscaloosa, Alabama:    Bob's Campground and Marina, Northport, 13 miles away    Knox Hill RV Resort, Knoxville, 13 miles away    Payne Lake Westside Campground, Hale County, 18 miles away        1 PHOTO The west side is the electric and water sites. Clean campground....    Lakeside RV Park, Coaling, 18 miles away    Spillway Campground, Hale County, 18 miles away        1 PHOTO ...illway area is for day use only. It has a pavilion, grills, firepits, picnic tab...    Payne Lake Eastside Campground, Hale County, 18 miles away        1 PHOTO ...imitive ... no potable water and one porta-pottie in the inner circle loop. This... Trails near Tuscaloosa, Alabama:    Rocky Branch Trail, Tuscaloosa County, 15 miles away        ...R> http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mil/holt/trails.htm>http://bwt.sam.usace.army.mi...    Payne Lake Nature Trail, Hale County, 18 miles away Golf Courses Near Tuscaloosa, Alabama:    Mimosa Golf Course, Tuscaloosa, 3 miles away    Hidden Meadows Golf Course, Tuscaloosa, 4 miles away Lakes Near Tuscaloosa, Alabama:    Mimosa Lake, Tuscaloosa CountyCounty, 2 miles away    Friday Lake, Tuscaloosa CountyCounty, 2 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to Alabama Index