Reviews: Tombigbee Oxbow

Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Steven Martineau, Decompressing, on Dec 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.2'

We anchored up stream past the boat ramp. We had 14 feet depth and great holding. Anchor came up clean. There was one other boat anchored. There is plenty of room for more boats. Only negative was we had very little head current moving down river. By early morning the wind had switched directions causing us to spin around 180 degrees.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Cam & Jennifer Canup, Viatori, on Nov 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored 59 yards past the boat ramp. For folks who need to take their pet to shore the boat ramp is easy access but there is no ramp dock to tie your dinghy up to. Holding was excellent and the anchor came up clean. With our sonar we could see no debris on the bottom. Would definitely stay here again.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Lane DeVries on Nov 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

This was a beautiful anchorage! We tucked fairly far into the middle of the channel, about 150 yards past the boat ramp, and anchored in 13 feet of water. Quiet and lovely place to spend the night!

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Note: Demopolis Pool 74.6 feet.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: G. Jay Nelson, Pegasus, on Nov 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

This is an excellent anchorage. The difference between Tombigbee Oxbow and Tombigbee Oxbow Boat Ramp is only about 100 yards – both are excellent. Very good hold in mud, and the anchor came up clean the next morning. The channel is long and wide, more than enough to accommodate a dozen boats. There is a mild current flow towards the river, which held the boat stable in the middle of the creek. It is very quiet and peaceful anchorage. It is a very calm dinghy ride to the boat ramp, making getting ashore very easy, and the parking area has plenty of grass for our furry friends. There is also a restroom in the parking area.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Mark Cramer, Meant to Be, on Oct 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Anchored past the boat ramp in 10-12 feet. Heflin pool at 109 feet. Almost no current, spun on the chain.
Some distant road noise and you can hear the sound signals from the lock. Used sonar to avoid trees on the bottom, looked like lots of trees until past the ramp. Good anchorage with good protection.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Oct 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Beautiful anchorage with 10-20 ft depths at normal pool. Minimal current, so wind dictates anchor set. Room for lots of boats. Only a few local fishermen go by during daylight hours.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Scott Gregory, My Happiness, on Sep 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

We were here Oct. 29, 23 and anchored at 32°49'56.2"N 88°08'35.6"W. Beautiful location. We went past the Waterway Guide icon and just past the boat ramp. We had great holding and no wind, but there would be plenty of wind protection. We would anchor here again

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very nice anchorage. Good holding in mud and plenty of swing room for many boats. We were one of four anchored here, with lots of space in between. We fouled our anchor rode in 18 feet of water about 100 yards east of the boat launch; others were farther east and did not. The boat ramp is a good place to take the dinghy ashore. No wakes from the Tenn-Tom, but some traffic at the boat ramp. Close to Heflin Lock and you can hear their sound signals. Very peaceful otherwise. Outstanding T-Mobile reception.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-25-23 Heflin pool 109.5, 20 feet plus depths all the way in to the anchorage, we anchored near the bend on the northern shore to find better depths. Good holding in mud.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: James Rylands, C Marie, on Nov 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.0'

Thanks to Columbus Marina, we stayed here. We had great both AT&T and T-Mobile service. The scenery was gorgeous. It was quiet. Anchored in 22' east of the boat ramp. Anchor came out clean. Was nice to get through the Heflin Lock and have a close anchorage nearby and an easy run to Demopolis the following day.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Sandra Streng, Gettin’ Nauti , on Nov 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Great anchorage with nice boat ramp to take the pups ashore.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Karen Ratte on Nov 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 3.5'

Great stop just past the Heflin lock for an easy run to Demopolis the next day. Boat ramp for easy dog relief, though no dock and have to tie dinghy to a bit of submerged rebar on the left or pull dinghy up the ramp. Some have reported slight reversing current with lock openings but we had no problems. Room for many boats.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Gert Grohmann on Nov 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.0'

Don't cut the corner short when coming from the lock, gets shallow within 20 feet of shore. Anchored about 400 yards past the boat ramp in about 15 feet of water with 50 feet of chain and 30 feet of 3 strand line. Lots of swing room, no stern anchor, lots of fishermen running back and forth in the evening and early morning. 7 boats in the anchorage when we were there with lots of room for more.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Karen Johnson, Navigator , on Oct 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Previous reviews stand current. T Mobile full bars great service. Can hear the lock alarm from anchorage. Bottom looked clean. Used a stern tie current not strong enough to keep us straight.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Nov 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Anchored in 20' on 100' of chain plus snubber with enough swing room away from the banks, but the current kept us well away from the banks anyway. Lots of room. There were 7 boats the night we were there and there was room for several more. Barely adequate Verizon cell signal for working but slow internet access. Anchor came up so clean I couldn't tell what the bottom was, but judging from the bank it was sand.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Skoda on Nov 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 6.0'

We anchored aboutt 400 yards past the boat ramp. We were the first boat in for the night. 2 other boats joined us later on. Plenty of room to swing. Current was very light so the wind was as strong as the current. Mud held extremely well.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Russell Daniels on Oct 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Very good anchorage. 20 ft depth, current will hold you for the most part, though we twisted a bit in the morning--but nothing that put us at risk. Boat ramp doesn't have a dock, so landing can be a bit muddy depending on conditions. Pit toilets at the ramp parking lot, though in a very nice building.

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Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Oct 21, 2021
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Immediately on exiting the Heflin Lock turn towards RDB and to upstream mid channel into the "Old River" heading upstream towards the Heflin Sluiceway in no less than 20 feet of water with the full force of the river's current facing you. Move upstream well beyond the icon and the boat ramp on the north side of the river in 20 feet of water and anchor midstream with sufficient current to keep you oriented with the channel. Holding is good and protection for wind and waves is excellent. The boat ramp is a popular launch spot for boats fishing the dam's tailwaters so you may find that on good weekend day, there will be several boats passing you to go fishing. Proper lighting at night is advised. There is room for at least eight boats in a line with ample separation. We had five the night we were there and were not in any way pressed. Shore access is available at the launch ramp and you can actually walk up into town if Dollar General will fulfill your needs. Cellular service is 2 bars for Verizon, 4 for ATT, and 5 for T-Mobile 5G.

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