Harper Tent Campground near Spanish Fort offers spacious, amenity-equipped sites that blend rustic charm with comfort. Ideal for family tent camping and reconnecting with southeastern woods.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
overnight to multiple days
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness needed; accessible to all ages
Wildlife
History
Spanish Fort was originally established as a protective site during the Civil War, contributing to the region’s rich historical backdrop.
Conservation
The campground encourages Leave No Trace principles and uses eco-friendly facilities to minimize environmental impact.
Historic Blakeley State Park
Harper Tent Campground near Spanish Fort offers spacious, amenity-equipped sites that blend rustic charm with comfort. Ideal for family tent camping and reconnecting with southeastern woods.
Historic Blakeley State Park, located in Spanish Fort, Alabama, preserves a Civil War-era battlefield and offers a wide range of outdoor experiences centered on the Mobile‑Tensaw Delta. The park provides guided river cruises—including sunset, wildlife, and specialty cruises—educational excursions to nearby historic and archaeological sites, and a calendar of family programs such as children’s survival classes and guided ghost hunts.
Visitors can choose from multiple camping options: individual and family tent sites at Harper Tent Campground, improved tent campgrounds at Bartram and Delta, small and standard RV sites at Apalachee RV Campground, horse trailer camping, and a selection of cabins with specific pet policies (Kennedy and Peters cabins allow two pets; Sibley and Hall cabins do not permit pets).
Historic Blakeley State Park operates a range of specialty experiences including cruises to the site of the Clotilda wreck, excursions to the Bottle Creek Indian Mound Complex, presentations and cruises featuring historian John S. Sledge, and seasonal reenactments such as the Battle at the Village. On‑site amenities include picnic areas, restrooms and showers near camping loops, and fire rings at many campsites.
The park is a destination for wildlife viewing in “America’s Amazon,” offering opportunities to spot birds, alligators, and native flora while learning local history and river ecology through guided tours and educational programming.
Location
Spanish Fort, AL
On the eastern shore of Mobile Bay
Cruise Options
17+
Delta, sunset, dinner, specialty cruises
Camping Types
Tents, RVs, Cabins
Tent loops, RV sites, pet-policy cabins
Tours & Programs
37
Guided tours, kids programs, reenactments
Reserve a river cruise, family program, or a cabin/RV/tent site to experience history, wildlife, and Alabama’s largest delta.
Bring layered clothing
Evenings can get cool under the canopy; pack layers to stay comfortable.
Practice campfire safety
Use fire rings for campfires and fully extinguish flames before sleeping.
Respect quiet hours
Maintain low noise levels at night to preserve the peaceful environment.
Store food securely
Use bear-proof containers or keep food locked in vehicles to avoid wildlife encounters.
Tent with rainfly
Protects against weather and insects, ensuring a dry shelter.
Sleeping bag rated for mild temperatures
Keeps you warm during cool nights in the forest.
spring;summer;fall
Headlamp with extra batteries
Hands-free lighting is essential for campsite safety after dark.
Camp stove or portable grill
Useful for cooking meals without relying solely on campfires.