Selma, Alabama

Top Spots in and near Selma

  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Kayak the Coosa River in Central Alabama’s River Region

    Fun kayaking in central Alabama about 20 minutes north of Montgomery. There are several places to rent kayaks locally costing around $25 for a good sit on top. The journey starts below Walter Bouldin Dam and finishes around Wetumpka Alabama. That makes the trip about seven miles. The Dam relea...
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  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Fort Toulouse & Fort Jackson

    Historic Fort Toulouse and Fort Jackson feature views where the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers meet along the William Bartram Loop walking trail.  At this historic site, you can see a Native American burial mound and a small cemetery. Additionally, there is a hiking tour that takes you through the ...
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  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Fishing Trail in Jordan Dam

    2 mi / 99 ft gain
    This is an iconic spot in central Alabama. It is below the great fishing lake Jordan, and above the most common entry for the Coosa River kayaking adventure. Approximately a one mile hike from the dam to the boat launch. However, the rock formations you have to cross are not for the faint of hea...
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  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Hike Swayback Bridge Trail

    4.6 mi / 272 ft gain
    Just 15 miles and 20 minutes north of central Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery. You will usually meet someone, but rarely find Swayback Bridge area crowded. It is a classic compact hiking and biking trail in central Alabama. Designed as a single track biking trail system bikers and hikers mingl...
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Camping and Lodging in Selma

Six Mile Creek
Selma, Alabama

Six Mile Creek

Prairie Creek (Al)
Lowndesboro, Alabama

Prairie Creek (Al)

Chilatchee Creek
Alberta, Alabama

Chilatchee Creek

Millers Ferry Campground
Camden, Alabama

Millers Ferry Campground

Gunter Hill
Montgomery, Alabama

Gunter Hill

Guides, Insights and Stories from Selma

10 Awesome Adventures in Alabama

10 Awesome Adventures in Alabama

Sara Sheehy

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

Trey Walker

An Amazing Weekend Hanging in the Alabama Hills

An Amazing Weekend Hanging in the Alabama Hills

Benjamin Canevari

Lugging a Kayak to Alabama's DeSoto Falls Was Totally Worth It

Lugging a Kayak to Alabama's DeSoto Falls Was Totally Worth It

Merritt McKinney

Alabama's Best Destination That You've Never Heard Of

Alabama's Best Destination That You've Never Heard Of

Merritt McKinney

Camping in the Alabama Hills Was Nothing Short of Amazing

Camping in the Alabama Hills Was Nothing Short of Amazing

Clarisse Meyer