Camp with your horse at Historic Blakeley State Park’s uniquely equipped Carson Horse Trailer Campground. Six sites offer water, power, and stalls—ideal for riders seeking comfort and convenience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
overnight stays to multiple nights
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; physical demand depends on riding or trail activity chosen.
Wildlife
History
The park sits on a significant Civil War battlefield where the Battle of Fort Blakeley occurred in 1865, adding a deep historical context to your visit.
Conservation
Historic Blakeley State Park maintains strict stall cleaning and waste disposal protocols to protect local ecosystems and minimize human impact.
Historic Blakeley State Park
Camp with your horse at Historic Blakeley State Park’s uniquely equipped Carson Horse Trailer Campground. Six sites offer water, power, and stalls—ideal for riders seeking comfort and convenience.
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 wood shavings for stalls
Campers must supply wood shavings for horse stalls upon check-in and clean stalls before departure.
Carry current Coggins papers
All horses require up-to-date Coggins papers for entry and stay at the campground.
Arrive during check-in hours
Check-in is between 1 PM and 7 PM; late check-in until 9 PM with gate access codes provided only to registered guests.
Limit group size
Reservations cover up to four people; additional campers must pay extra, with a maximum of eight per site.
Wood shavings
Required for horse stall bedding to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Portable water buckets
Ensure fresh water access for horses during your stay.
Insect repellent
Protect both riders and horses from mosquitoes and biting insects.
summer
Layered clothing
Prepare for fluctuating temperatures on cool fall mornings and evenings.
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