Eagle Cove Marina is an 81 slip marina near Tuscaloosa, Al. Our site is loaded with tips on how to cruise the Black Warrior River, and shows locals caught under the spell of its’ charm. Located at mile 348.8 on Holt Lake, Eagle Cove Marina is on the always navigable Black Warrior River, 133 miles north of Demopolis, Al. North of the Gulf Coast hurricane threat, with Alabama football as a wonderful way to enjoy the late summer and fall, right on the Warrior! Take time to visit our Cruise Logs, Pirates of the Warrior (POTW), Boat Alabama, Tuscaloosa Christmas Afloat, and other tips to make your river journey a pleasant one! The Warrior is a branch of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, which gives cruisers access to America's vast river system, the Gulf Coast, and beyond. By land, boaters are only 5 miles from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and 45 miles from Birmingham, Alabama. Whether visitors come for a day or dock with us permanently, they will enjoy the "laid back" atmosphere with abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. Located just feet from the shoreline, Eagle's Nest Restaurant serves the best barbeque in the state. Nearby Tuscaloosa is a vibrant community with shopping malls, movies, musical events, sports events, art festivals, and a number of excellent golf courses. It is also the home of the University of Alabama.