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Gateway to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Explore the Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers

Walk restored trails, launch a kayak, learn about Alabama's coastal ecosystems and begin a deeper exploration of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta from Spanish Fort.

Adventure at a Glance

Explore by land, water and wildlife.

Trails
Walk the property
Kayak Access
Bartram launch
Learning
Delta ecosystems
Wildlife
Birds & reptiles

Background photo: Thompson Engineering

An Alabama Natural Landmark

Begin Your Mobile-Tensaw Delta Adventure

The Mobile-Tensaw Delta stretches across more than 200,000 acres of swamps, river bottomlands and marshes. Second only to the Mississippi River Delta in size, this National Natural Landmark is shaped by rivers, creeks, bays, lakes, wetlands and bayous. The Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers provides a practical introduction to this remarkable landscape.

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Things to Do at 5 Rivers

Explore on Foot

Restored Nature Trails

Walk refurbished, wood-chip-covered trails through the center's riverside property. The upgraded trail base was designed to create a stronger, more stable surface for visitors with different mobility needs.

Explore by Water

Bartram Kayak Launch

Use the Bartram Kayak Launch as an entry point to the lower delta. Review current water conditions, launch information, fishing regulations and personal-safety needs before entering this complex tidal environment.

Learn About the Delta

Science & Conservation

The reopened center expands environmental education through classrooms, theater space, school programs and exhibits focused on Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Programming and facility access may vary, so confirm current details before visiting.

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Delta Boat Tours

Historic Blakeley State Park operates boat tours that can dock at the 5 Rivers launch. Guided tours can help visitors understand the delta's waterways, habitats and history without navigating independently.

Wildlife in a Living Delta

Watch the Banks, Water and Sky

The Mobile-Tensaw Delta supports freshwater and saltwater fish, turtles, alligators and many bird species. Herons, osprey and other coastal birds may be seen around the waterways. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed; observe from a safe distance and never feed or approach wild animals.

Delta Safety Checklist

  • Check weather, tides and water conditions
  • Carry water, sun protection and insect repellent
  • Wear a properly fitted life jacket when paddling
  • Keep a safe distance from alligators and other wildlife
  • Tell someone your route and expected return time

Check Before You Travel

Plan with the Current Center Information

The property is now operated as the Alabama Wildlife Federation Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers. Review its current visitor information, programming and access guidance before making the drive.

Visit the Official Center Website

Add the Delta to Your Beach Vacation

Explore More of Coastal Alabama

Stay in a Gulf Shores condo or Orange Beach rental, then plan a day trip to one of Alabama's most significant natural landscapes.

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