Nestled within the scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Historic Blakeley State Park is one of the largest and most diverse attractions within the Gulf Coast region. Within these more than 2,000 acres of some of the most biodiverse habitat in North America, the park contains the sites of Alabama's largest Civil War battle, the important early Alabama town of Blakeley, and Native American settlements dating back thousands of years.
Nowhere else will you experience such a rare combination of rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty. We invite you to explore the park through more than 20 miles of walking, biking and horseback riding trails by joining us for one of our many boat cruises into the rivers of the delta or through attending our numerous educational programs.
The park has cabins, RV and primitive camping facilities, as well as facilities available for rental for a variety of special events.
Nowhere else will you experience such a rare combination of rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty. We invite you to explore the park through more than 20 miles of walking, biking and horseback riding trails by joining us for one of our many boat cruises into the rivers of the delta or through attending our numerous educational programs.
The park has cabins, RV and primitive camping facilities, as well as facilities available for rental for a variety of special events.
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Historic Blakeley State Park encompasses more than 2,100 acres of the largest National Register Historic Site in the eastern half of the United States.
The park is situated in one of the most ecologically diverse sections of Alabama, and it is dedicated to preserving its natural setting as a unique wildlife preserve.
The park traces its origins to 1974, when the 3,800-acre Blakeley Historic Site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1981 the Alabama State Legislature established the Historic Blakeley Authority as a state agency charged with developing and operating Historic Blakeley State Park.
The park is situated in one of the most ecologically diverse sections of Alabama, and it is dedicated to preserving its natural setting as a unique wildlife preserve.
The park traces its origins to 1974, when the 3,800-acre Blakeley Historic Site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1981 the Alabama State Legislature established the Historic Blakeley Authority as a state agency charged with developing and operating Historic Blakeley State Park.
If you are a Preservationist or Benefactor-level contributor in our Friends of Blakeley membership program, please call the gatehouse to book and receive your discount.
These two camping shelters, nestled in a secluded and scenic area of the park, are available for rental to individuals or small groups.
Maximum capacity six people each.
The site includes picnic tables, fire rings, a grill and a portable restroom.
Reservations for first night are nonrefundable.
In the event of a cancellation the remainder of your balance may be applied to any other park facility rental, service, or merchandise for up to a year from the original rental date.
These two camping shelters, nestled in a secluded and scenic area of the park, are available for rental to individuals or small groups.
Maximum capacity six people each.
The site includes picnic tables, fire rings, a grill and a portable restroom.
Reservations for first night are nonrefundable.
In the event of a cancellation the remainder of your balance may be applied to any other park facility rental, service, or merchandise for up to a year from the original rental date.
Nobody knows the waters of the scenic and historic Mobile-Tensaw Delta better than the licensed captains of Historic Blakeley State Park's Delta Explorer!
The park is the lower delta's longest-running boat tour operator and offers regular excursions into what is referred to by many as one of America's natural wonders.
We invite you to journey with us by boat through these tranquil waterways and discover this incredibly diverse ecosystem.
Here you will find a variety of wetland habitats that are home to the state's largest population of alligators, black bears, the rare red-bellied turtle, ospreys, bald eagles and numerous species of fish.
The park is the lower delta's longest-running boat tour operator and offers regular excursions into what is referred to by many as one of America's natural wonders.
We invite you to journey with us by boat through these tranquil waterways and discover this incredibly diverse ecosystem.
Here you will find a variety of wetland habitats that are home to the state's largest population of alligators, black bears, the rare red-bellied turtle, ospreys, bald eagles and numerous species of fish.
Join us for a special site-seeing cruise and seafood lunch at one of the Mobile area's favorite restaurants!
This special one-hour sunset cruise is offered in conjunction with Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.
This 90-minute excursion into the wild and scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta--known as the "American Amazon, "--introduces visitors and residents alike to a truly astounding natural habitat.
This cruise departs from the Bartram Landing at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.
Come along with birding enthusiasts from throughout the Gulf Coast region as we explore one of the richest bird habitats in the nation!
This special one-hour sunset cruise is offered in conjunction with Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.
This 90-minute excursion into the wild and scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta--known as the "American Amazon, "--introduces visitors and residents alike to a truly astounding natural habitat.
This cruise departs from the Bartram Landing at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.
Come along with birding enthusiasts from throughout the Gulf Coast region as we explore one of the richest bird habitats in the nation!
Blakeley's four rustic cabins are located in a secluded area of the park offering scenic wilderness views and easy access to our extensive trail system.
All are fully furnished with bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and living area and offer satellite tv.
Two (the Peters and Kennedy) are pet-friendly.
The Sibley and Peters cabins, named after two prominent residents of the early 1800s town of Blakeley, each feature a cozy master bedroom with queen bed and bath, a living room, and a kitchen area complete with a stove, refrigerator and microwave.
All are fully furnished with bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and living area and offer satellite tv.
Two (the Peters and Kennedy) are pet-friendly.
The Sibley and Peters cabins, named after two prominent residents of the early 1800s town of Blakeley, each feature a cozy master bedroom with queen bed and bath, a living room, and a kitchen area complete with a stove, refrigerator and microwave.
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