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Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp and Fishing Access on the Bear Creek Lake

County: Franklin

Location: From Belgreen, go south on AL Hwy 187 or from Hodges, go north on AL Hwy 187 to County Road 16. Go west on County Road 16 to Horseshoe Bend Road; left (south) on Horseshoe Bend Road to Horseshoe Bend Park and the boat ramp. There may be a fee to use the park. Or from Russellville take US Hwy 43 west to County Road 88. Go south on County Road 88 and east on County Road 16; right on Horseshoe Bend Road to Horseshoe Bend Park and the boat ramp. Click here for an aerial view. There may be a fee to use the park. In 2007 the Bear Creek Lake is down, and this ramp is unuseable.

Horseshoe Bend Boat Ramp on Bear Creek ReservoirNumber of Lanes: 1

Lights: Yes

Courtesy Dock: One Stationary Dock

Accessible: Yes

Parking Lot Size: 20 Trailers; Half Acre

Restrooms: Yes

Latitude*: N34o 23' 10"

Longitude*: W87o 58' 11"

Provided in Cooperation With: Bear Creek Development Authority

State regulations govern the use of this boating and fishing access area.  If you have questions about this boating and fishing access area, contact the District I Fisheries Supervisor.

Protect Alabama Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
As Alabamians, we love to spend time on the water. Protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are right, these introduced species can become established and create drastic results.

So what can we do? By following simple procedures each time we leave the water, we can stop aquatic hitchhikers.


Simple Procedures:

 

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