Horseshoe Bend

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. 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. The store at the park should sell the fishing permits that are required in addition to state license requirements. There may be a fee to use the park/boat ramp.

Number of Lanes: 1

Lights: Yes

Courtesy Dock: One Stationary Dock

Accessible: Yes

Parking Lot Size: 20 Trailers; Half Acre

Restrooms: Yes

Latitude*: N34^o 23' 10"

Longitude*: W87^o 58' 11"

Provided by: Bear Creek Development Authority

If you have questions about this boating and fishing access area, contact the Bear Creek Development Authority.

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:

• Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.
• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
• Clean and dry anything that came in contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc).
• Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. (In Alabama, it is illegal to release aquatic bait.)

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