Blakeley State Park

The Battle of Fort Blakeley is the sight of one of the last battles of the Civil War. Blakeley was also a town at one time.
If I hadn’t visited Shiloh in the past, I might be a little more impressed with Blakeley. This seems like a small, country, good-​olé-​boy thrown together park, campground and picnic area.
The roads are one lane and mostly dirt or gravel. They are not well marked, and trying to follow the maps can be confusing. At first I thought the guy that drew the maps must have had a good buzz going. Toward the end of the trip I realized the maps were good, and it was the guy that put out the markers, and apparently not the road signs, that was obviously inebriated. There are two maps. One is a blown-​up version of Battlefield Road. I would say to make sure you’re looking at that map when you’re on that road because there are several markers with the same numbers. Unfortunately, there’s no way to know when you’re on that road because it isn’t marked, so just be sure to look at both maps and descriptions of both numbered markers to figure out where you are and what you’re looking at. They do have some pretty cool things to see such as the foundation of the first courthouse in Baldwin County.
The walking trails would be a fun adventure in the cooler months when you can wear jeans and boots. The trails seem a little too snakey to go traipsing through in shorts and flip flops. With that being said, there are a few cool boardwalks over by the Tensaw River where you can walk and take in a little nature. The majority of this place makes me wish I still had horses. If you have some, Blakeley would be a great spot for trail riding and exploring, and horses are allowed here.
It’s open seven days a week until 7 pm. The price of admission is only $ 3 for adults, $ 2 for children, $ 6 for horses and $ 4 for bicycles. Primitive camping is $ 6 per adult and $ 4 per child, and RV camping is $ 30 per night. The boat trips, which they do not offer daily, are $ 25 per adult and $ 15 per child.

I go camping and hiking here on a regular basis and love it. It’s a great place for car camping, hiking, picnics or horseback riding on the horse trails. «Bring your own horse» as they do not have horses for you to rent. They have clean restrooms and showers. Fire rings are located at each camp site and it’s not hard to find a camp site all to yourself, especially on weekdays. They sell firewood at a decent price and have maps for you to follow for hiking. This place has a lot of history. They also have an RV area. The offer a river tour of the river delta. Call for days it runs as it’s not offered everyday.

Blakeley serves as both a recreational area and an historical site.
Typical outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and boating (there is no swimming because of the respectable population of alligators) are available. There is a relatively new facility for RVs and an area for tents only. Several miles of trails offer views of the delta and lots of wildlife if you’re quiet enough. A boat tour of the park is also available.
This is also the site of the last major battle of the Civil War, which occurred on the same day that Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House. The earthworks were almost totally destroyed, but the park is in the process of restoring them and adding markers that denote units and actions. Every April, there is a reencactment of the battle.
State budget cuts have the park in danger of being closed at the time of this review.