Meaher State Park at Mobile Bay, Alabama

To get to this park you drive through Mobile, AL along Interstate 10. This route took us into the George C. Wallace Tunnel which runs under the Mobile River.

According to the Alabama State Park website, “This 1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of north Mobile Bay…”

“…and a self-guided walk on our boardwalk will give you an up-close view of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta.”

It goes on to say, “The Mobile-Tensaw Delta consists of approximately 20,323 acres of water, is the second largest delta in the contiguous US and Meaher State Park is the perfect access point to this massive natural wonder. Formed by the confluence of the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta is a complex network of tidally influenced rivers, creeks, bays, lakes, wetlands, and bayous. Since the Delta empties into Mobile Bay, it is a productive estuary with numerous species of fresh and saltwater fish, which makes Meaher State Park an angler’s dream.”

It also says, “If you’re lucky, you might also see an alligator or two.” REALLY?!!?? An alligator or two?!!! Um, no thanks. Though we did see several signs warning us about alligators.

While walking around the campground we was several turtle crossing signs. We thought we would see some large turtles.

Instead, we discovered a tiny hatchling trying to cross the road. While moving it to the other side, the campground host came by and told us it is an Alabama red-bellied cooter and is endangered. We later learned it is also the official reptile of Alabama.

“In 2007, a 3.4 miles (5.5 km) chain-link fence has been constructed along part of the US 98 causeway (Battleship Parkway) that separates the Mobile-Tensaw delta from Mobile Bay. Hatchling deaths dropped 80% from 2007 to 2008.” – Wikipedia

This sunsets at this campground were beautiful, though it was a bit noisy for us, partly because we were there on a weekend but, mostly because of the traffic along the nearby I-10 freeway.