There are seven National Natural Landmarks in the U.S. state of Alabama.
Alabama National Natural Landmarks (clickable map)
| Name | Image | Date | Location | County | Ownership | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaverdam Creek Swamp | May 1974 |
Madison 34°37′30″N 86°49′37″W / 34.62500°N 86.82694°W |
Limestone | Federal ( Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) | A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location. | |
| 2 | Cathedral Caverns |
|
June 1972 |
Grant 34°34′24″N 86°13′20″W / 34.57333°N 86.22222°W |
Jackson | State | A 11,000 feet (3,400 m) long cave which includes Goliath, a 45 feet (14 m) stalagmite. |
| 3 | Dismals Canyon |
|
May 1974 |
Hackleburg 34°19′31″N 87°46′54″W / 34.32528°N 87.78167°W |
Franklin | Private | This sandstone gorge is one of few places worldwide where the dismalites ( Orfelia fultoni) gather. Their bioluminescent glow can be seen on night tours in this 85-acre (340,000 m2) natural conservatory. |
| 4 | Mobile Tensaw River Bottom Lands |
|
May 1974 |
Spanish Fort 30°45′15″N 87°56′32″W / 30.75417°N 87.94222°W |
Baldwin, Mobile, and Washington | Mixed- federal, state, & private | The second largest river delta in the US, this 260,000-acre (1,100 km2) site has a wide range of habitats and wildlife. The 200-mile (320 km) Bartam Canoe Trail goes through the delta. |
| 5 | Newsome Sinks Karst Area |
|
November 1973 |
Union Hill 34°26′27″N 86°35′50″W / 34.44083°N 86.59722°W |
Morgan | Private | An area hollowed out by more than 40 caves, with over 50,000 feet (15,000 m) of known passages. |
| 6 | Red Mountain Expressway Cut |
|
November 1987 |
Birmingham 33°29′44″N 86°47′18″W / 33.49556°N 86.78833°W |
Jefferson | Municipal ( City of Birmingham) | Part of Red Mountain Park, this expressway cut through Red Mountain and exposes a rich view into geological history. |
| 7 | Shelta Cave |
|
October 1971 |
Huntsville 34°45′13″N 86°36′38″W / 34.75361°N 86.61056°W |
Madison | Private | This cave was a dance hall before it became the home of the National Speleological Society There are over nine species of cave dwelling animals that were first discovered here. |