Demopolis River Walk
Located in Marengo County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationThe Demopolis River Walk is among the most open and accessible birding sites in the state. A paved path along the banks of the Tombigbee River, it has planted shrubs and small hardwood trees along its course. There are also several benches and a shelte …
Emmet Woods Lake
Located in Washington County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationThe Washington County State Public Lake (or Emmet Wood Lake) is a 84 acre lake located 2 miles west of Millry, Alabama. Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and oth …
Evergreen City Park
Located in Conecuh County | What you’ll find: Outdoor RecreationEvergreen Municipal Park is a 65-acre emerald in the crown of the community. This park is located within the city limits of Evergreen, Alabama about 2 miles from downtown and brimming with year-round activities, from family reunions to baseball games a …
Foscue Creek Park
Located in Marengo County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationFoscue Creek Park is located at Demopolis, AL on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. This beautiful park is managed by the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. It has 54 campsites, all of which …
Gees Bend Ferry
Located in Wilcox County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationTake a two mile ferry ride to Gees Bend and enjoy the rich history of the area where the world famous Gees Bend Quilters reside. Along the way, enjoy the natural beauty along the river and keep your eyes open for a variety of birds.
Haines Island Park
Located in Monroe County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationHaines Island Park is maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Whether you’re inclined to drive, hike, canoe or kayak, Haines Island offers a fantastic opportunity to observe nature in a natural setting. Birding can be spectacular. Extending thro …
Holy Ground Battlefield Park
Located in Lowndes County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationAbout two miles north of the town of White Hall in present-day Lowndes County is the site of the 1813 battle between Creeks led by Red Eagle and American forces under General Claiborne with Pushmataha’s Choctaws as allies. The Americans killed 21 Creek …
JM Skinner Memorial Park
Located in Choctaw County | What you’ll find: Outdoor RecreationPicnic site, pavilion, grills, regulation high school baseball field and little league softball field with restrooms and concessions Memorial Rd., off Hwy. 17, south of Toxey, AL. Or 1 mile from City Hall in Toxey, going south. (251) 843-5222
Lake LU and Nature Trails
Located in Sumter County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationLake LU is a 54 acre lake on the UWA campus which provides facilities for fishing, boating, and picnicking. Surrounding the lake are the Nature Trails which are made up of the lake, prairie, forest, and Alfa trails. The trails are used for hiking, runn …
Lenoir Landing Park – Corps of Engineers
Located in Choctaw County | What you’ll find: Camping | Outdoor RecreationBoat Launching, Picnic Area, Primitive Camping, Water and Toilet Facilities, Bank Fishing
Little River State Forest
Located in Escambia County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationLittle River State Forest is located off U.S. highway 21 North. Little River offers approximately 2,100 acres of long-leaf pine forest, and provides a unique setting for many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking swimming, camping, boating, fishin …
Live Oak Cemetery
Located in Dallas County | What you’ll find: Birding | Historical | Outdoor RecreationLive Oak Cemetery in Selma is a stunning image of the old South- antebellum mausoleums and grave sites framed by row upon row of massive live oaks, all draped in Spanish moss. The mature hardwoods are spaced in such a way as to provide excellent sight- …
Long’s Horse Park
Located in Washington County | What you’ll find: Outdoor RecreationThe horse park is located 4 miles west of Millry on County Road 34 and hosts Walking & Racking Horse Shows on the fourth Saturday of the month. Quarter Horse Shows are held on the first Saturday of every month. All Horse Shows start at 7PM. The …
Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
Located in Escambia County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationNature lovers will enjoy the rustic beauty and all that Magnolia Branch has to offer. Convenient to Gulf Coast residents from all over, the reserve is only one hour from Pensacola, Fla., and Mobile, Ala. Coming from Navarre, Fort Walton Beach or Destin …
Millers Ferry
Located in Wilcox County | What you’ll find: Outdoor RecreationMillers Ferry Campground located on the William Dannelly Reservoir at Millers Ferry, AL. It is a beautiful park that is maintained by the US Army Corp of Engineers. The park features an array of campsites and group picnic shelters, boat ramp, courtesy docks, playgrounds, and bank fishing. A swimming beach is located within walking distance.
Monroe County Lake
Located in Monroe County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationThe Monroe County Lake is a 94-acre manmade lake with an unpaved access road on its east and south sides. Upland loblolly pine forest surrounds the lake on three sides. A hardwood swamp extends north from the lake up its main tributary. Drive (walk) no …
Old Cahawba
Located in Dallas County | What you’ll find: Archeological | Historical | Outdoor RecreationCahawba was once Alabama’s state capital (1820-1826) and a thriving antebellum river town. It became a ghost town shortly after the Civil War. Today it is an important archaeological site and a place of picturesque ruins As early as 4,000 years ago Ind …
Old Cahawba Prairie Preserve
Located in Dallas County | What you’ll find: Archeological | Birding | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThe Old Cahawba Prairie Preserve is a 3,000-acre tract of remnant blackland prairie, one of the remaining half dozen such areas in the entire Black Belt. The western portion of the parcel is almost five square miles of predominately native grassland, …
Old Lock 1 Park
Located in Clarke County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThe Old Lock 1 Park is located at the remains of Old Lock 1 on the Tombigbee River between Jackson and Coffeeville. This park lies in a grove of large pecan trees. Major improvements at the park site from 1999–2004 include a picnic pavilion, restrooms, renovated boat ramp, paved roads, parking lots and a park host campsite.
Old St. Stephens
Located in Washington County | What you’ll find: Archeological | Birding | Camping | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThere are many recreational activities available for visitors, including fishing, RV camping, primitive camping, biking, birdwatching, sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking. A 100-acre quarry lake provides visitors with a fine place to swim, fish, boat, and relax. Take a hike through the woods to view the town ruins, or cool off on the sugar-white beach on an aquamarine lake. There is a boat ramp for fishing or those who want to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the water. Bird watchers will want to make sure they bring their binoculars and cameras!
