Bottle Creek Indian Mounds

Bottle Creek Indian Mounds

This is an archaeological site once occupied by a Mississippian culture between AD 1250 and 1550. It includes 18 earthen mounds, the tallest being roughly 45 feet high.

Location

Mound Island in the Mobile-Tensaw River delta
Baldwin County, Alabama
USA

Getting There

Bottle Creek Indian Mounds is located in the Tensaw River Delta of Mobile County, Alabama, and is accessible only by boat. Here are some steps to get there:

Rent a boat: You can rent a boat from several companies located in nearby towns, such as Mobile or Stockton, Alabama. Some companies may provide guided tours to the mounds.

Launch the boat: Once you have rented the boat, you can launch it from several public boat ramps in the area, such as the Blakeley State Park boat ramp or the Live Oak Landing boat ramp.

Navigate to the mounds: After launching the boat, navigate to the mounds by following the signs and maps. The mounds are located on the east bank of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, approximately 15 miles north of Mobile Bay.

Please note that the area is a natural habitat for various species of wildlife, including alligators, snakes, and mosquitos, so it is important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings.

Also, the site is managed by the Alabama Historical Commission, and there is an admission fee to enter the site. Check their website for hours of operation, admission fees, and other important information before planning your trip.

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