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Outdoors Fort Morgan Peninsula, Gulf Shores

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

An outdoor spot in Fort Morgan Peninsula, Gulf Shores, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Spring and fall migration.

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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Fort Morgan Peninsula, Gulf Shores
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Why go

Undeveloped dunes and maritime forest on the Fort Morgan peninsula.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Gulf Shores, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is The Hangout, 8.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Fort Morgan Peninsula
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Spring and fall migration

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Gulf Shores, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Hangout

    Beachfront open-air restaurant and music venue at the main public beach.

    Food · 8.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Original Oyster House

    Long-running Gulf Shores seafood house on the bayou.

    Food · 8.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lulu's Gulf Shores

    Lucy Buffett's waterfront spot on the Intracoastal with sandpit and music.

    Food · 8.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gulf State Park Pier

    1,540-ft fishing pier for sunsets, dolphins and pelicans.

    Activity · 9.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

    Hands-on zoo with animal encounters on the edge of town.

    Activity · 10 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Gulf State Park

    Two miles of white-sand beach plus lakes and campgrounds.

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Gulf Shores

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is our only outdoors pick in Gulf Shores; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Gulf Shores guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Gulf Shores run from 62°F in January to 85°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge itself, we suggest: Spring and fall migration.

Modelled monthly averages for Gulf Shores from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gulf Shores weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
12295 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Coordinates
30.24089, -87.82454
Destination
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge?

Plan on about 2 hours at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge?

Our pick: Spring and fall migration. Insider tip: Hike the Pine Beach Trail to the Gulf; bring water.

Is Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge free?

Yes, we list Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge?

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is at 12295 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA, in Fort Morgan Peninsula. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge?

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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