Step aboard a narrated cruise through Alabama’s historic battlefield waters at Blakeley State Park. Discover Civil War history, spot local wildlife, and enjoy scenic views that bring the past to life.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
Fort Blakeley was one of the last battles of the Civil War in the Confederate states, fought in April 1865. The site has preserved battlements and remnants from its active years.
Conservation
The boat tour emphasizes environmental sustainability, with programs to protect local habitats and promote awareness of marshland ecosystems.
Historic Blakeley State Park
Step aboard a narrated cruise through Alabama’s historic battlefield waters at Blakeley State Park. Discover Civil War history, spot local wildlife, and enjoy scenic views that bring the past to life.
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 binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing by bringing binoculars to spot birds and waterfowl from a distance.
Arrive early
Get there 15-20 minutes before departure for easy boarding and to secure good seating.
Wear sun protection
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat to stay comfortable during the outdoor water trip.
Check the weather forecast
Ensure good weather for a safer, more enjoyable cruise experience.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during the outdoor boat ride.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing from the boat.
Hat and sunglasses
Shield yourself from the sun during the cruise.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Camera
Capture scenic views and wildlife encounters.