SIX MILE CREEK
Federal / Recreation.gov
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Overview Six Mile 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 creek 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 peaceful water
Location
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32.32417, -87.01583
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 7:15 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Selmont-West Selmont, AL.
Today
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
27% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
78% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday Night
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
78% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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