Alabama State Park Meaher State Park
August 30, 2010 
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In a small section of the Gulf of Mexico lies the wetlands of Mobile Bay, home to Meaher State Park, The Gateway to the Delta. Located near Spanish Fort, Alabama, this scenic park measures just over 1,300 acres of beauty and nature. Consisting of approximately 20,000 acres of water, The Mobile Delta is a complex network of tidally influenced rivers, creeks, bays, lakes, wetlands and bayous. It is formed by the confluence of the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers. Since the Mobile Delta empties into Mobile Bay, this area is heavily populated with numerous species of freshwater and saltwater fish. For those utilizing the Delta, the Movile-Tensaw, William Bill Holland and Upper Delta Wildlife Management Areas offer hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Good fishing, cypress and tupelo gum forests and the natural beauty of the marsh provide enjoyment to anglers of the Delta. The park features modern camping hook-ups and bathhouse facilities, boat ramp and fishing pier, a picnic area and two nature trails including a boardwalk with an up close view of the Mobile Delta.
Meaher State Park offers a newly renovated picnic area, including the addition of a comfort station, that is available in the day use area. Hours of operation are 7am until sundown.
There are 56 new campsites at Meaher State Park with 20, 30 and 50 amp electrical connections, water and sewer. The campground also has a new bathhouse with laundry facilities for use by overnight campers.
If you enjoy fishing, you will appreciate the 300ft pier with a 200ft âTâ as well as the abundance of most common freshwater fish found in the area. Pier access is included with your park admission fee. The State of Alabama does require you to possess an Alabama freshwater fishing license. On the East end of Meaher State Park there is a boat ramp leading into the Blakeley River, accessible from 7am until sundown. For access after hours contact the park staff.
Meaher State Park
5200 Battleship Pkwy East
Spanish Fort, AL 36577
251-626-5529
1-800-ALA-PARK (1-800-252-7275)
251-626-5529 (fax)
Official Email: gulfstpk@gulftel.com
Official Website: http://www.alapark.com/Meaher/
Official Website- AL State Parks: http://www.alapark.com/
Official Website- AL Dept of Conservation: http://www.outdooralabama.com/
AL State Parks: http://www.stateparks.com/al.html
Meaher State Park on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaher_State_Park
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