2 Hours • Ages 6+
Explore Alabama’s Delta rivers on a two-hour guided cruise focused on majestic eagles, ospreys, and other raptors. Perfect for bird lovers and outdoor adventurers seeking up-close wildlife encounters.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for most ages 6 and up with basic mobility
Wildlife
History
Historic Blakeley State Park preserves the site of the last major battle of the Civil War fought in Alabama, adding cultural depth to the nature experience.
Conservation
The Delta waterways are protected wetlands crucial for migratory birds; this tour supports awareness of habitat preservation and local ecological balance.
Historic Blakeley State Park
2 Hours • Ages 6+
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 for better bird sightings
Binoculars enhance your ability to spot and identify distant raptors during the cruise, so bring a pair if you have them.
Wear sun protection
The open boat exposes you to sun—apply sunscreen and consider a hat and sunglasses.
Prepare for calm waters but dress in layers
Though the river is generally calm, water and weather can change—wear layers to stay comfortable.
Secure personal belongings
Bring a small dry bag or waterproof case for phones and cameras to protect from splashes.
Binoculars
For enhanced viewing of distant raptors and wildlife.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during the daytime boat tour.
summer
Light jacket or windbreaker
Keep warm against river breezes in cooler weather.
spring;fall
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the outing on the water.