Alabama Scenic River Trail to add three campsites in Shelby County

Last month, the Shelby County Commission passed a resolution supporting the creation of three new “canoe-in” campsites as part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

The resolution calls for the establishment of two campsites at Beeswax Creek Park on Lay Lake in Wilsonville and one at Gorman Park on the Coosa River in Vincent. The sites will have a maximum of two-night stays for campers.

Uniquely Alabama – Our river trails

The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) is the longest and most experience-diverse river trail in America—from mountain streams to multi-class whitewater to river delta and the salty waves of the Gulf of Mexico. The trail promotes exploration of  Alabama’s 5,300 miles of accessible waterways and over 50 adventure services.

River Guides

If you are interested in getting out on Alabama’s rivers and lakes the ASRT has developed the following guides for paddlers to powerboat users.

Complete Guide to ASRT Campsites
Complete guide to the Bartram Trail
Complete guide to the Tallapoosa Rivers

The group also offers for sale guidebooks that include the Tennessee River, Piedmont Section, Central Section, River Heritage Section and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta Section and the Alabama River Atlas. Here is their online store.

ASRT has also teamed up with 4-H  to offer the RiverKids program. This innovative youth kayaking program is aimed at helping youth develop safe paddling skills.

Shelby County promotes recreation

The new river trail campsites are the latest additions to Shelby County’s recreational amenities. Last year, the Commission committed to the creation of a new nature park and trails and expansion of the Alabama Wildlife Center.

Check out Shelby County’s growing “nature” portfolio – HERE.