National Historic Trail
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail is a National Historic Trail in Alabama. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 3 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Alabama National Historic Trail No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
1
Campgrounds
3
Visitor centers
3
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.
Closure
The Selma Interpretive Center will remain closed to the public due to major renovations; project completion is expected in 2028. There are two other unaffected visitor centers offering services: Montgomery Interpretive Center (1521 Harris Way, Montgomery, AL 36106) Lowndes Interpretive Center (7002 US-80, Hayneville, AL 36040)
Posted or updated Aug 11, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Caution
The Montgomery Center is located next to the ASU football stadium. Home games are scheduled for Sept. 5 & 26, Oct. 9 (Fri), Nov. 14, 21 & 26 (Thur). Home games are big events - streets may be closed and parking may be difficult to find at this center.
Posted or updated Oct 6, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Activities the NPS lists for Selma To Montgomery.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnVolunteer VacationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers are open Monday - Saturday. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed at this time for major construction.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Weather: Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes Interpretive Center | Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed | 334-877-1983 | Yes |
| Montgomery Interpretive Center | Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun Closed | 334-293-0596 | Yes |
| Selma Interpretive Center | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunter Hill Campground | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | — | — |
| Paul Grist State Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | — | — |
| Prairie Creek | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | — | — |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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