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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Swamp | May 1974 | Madison 34°37′30″N86°49′37″W / 34.62500°N 86.82694°W | Limestone | Federal (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) | A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location. | |
| Cathedral Caverns |  | June 1972 | Grant 34°34′24″N86°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. |
| Dismals Canyon |  | May 1974 | Hackleburg 34°19′31″N87°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. |
| Mobile Tensaw River Bottom Lands |  | May 1974 | Spanish Fort 30°45′15″N87°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. |
| Newsome Sinks Karst Area |  | November 1973 | Union Hill 34°26′27″N86°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. |
| Red Mountain Expressway Cut |  | November 1987 | Birmingham 33°29′44″N86°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. |
| Shelta Cave |  | October 1971 | Huntsville 34°45′13″N86°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. |
