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Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]
Campgrounds
3[2]
Visitor centers
3[3]

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail is a National Historic Trail in Alabama that belongs to the U.S. National Park System[4]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

The Lowndes and Montgomery centers keep hours from Monday through Saturday, per NPS[5]. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed for major construction right now[5]. NPS says the centers are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[5]. NPS also lists a few other exception dates, so check the official park page before you go[5]. NPS describes summer weather as hot and humid, with a higher risk of heat illness, so it suggests light clothing, shoes and sunscreen[6]. In fall, NPS suggests a light jacket because temperatures can drop suddenly, and winter can range from mild to extremely cold[6].

Camping

NPS and Recreation.gov list 3 campgrounds connected with this trail[2]. They are Paul Grist State Park, Prairie Creek and Gunter Hill Campground[2]. Check the listing for each one for rules and booking details.

Pets and dogs

Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be kept in a crate or cage or on a leash of six feet at most, where pets are allowed[7]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[7]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so ask the park before you bring a dog[7].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee for Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail?
NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
What days are the interpretive centers open?
NPS lists the Lowndes and Montgomery centers as open Monday through Saturday, and they are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[5].
Are dogs allowed?
Where pets are allowed, the national NPS rule requires a leash no longer than six feet, and each park can close more areas to pets[7].
Where can I camp near the trail?
NPS and Recreation.gov list 3 campgrounds: Paul Grist State Park, Prairie Creek and Gunter Hill Campground[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Campgrounds in Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (list on this page). National Park Service
  3. Visitor centers listed by NPS: 3 (Lowndes Interpretive Center, Montgomery Interpretive Center, Selma Interpretive Center). National Park Service
  4. Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Trail) in Alabama. National Park Service
  5. Operating hours, Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Interpretive Centers Daily Hours of Operation: The Lowndes and Montgomery Interpretive Centers are open Monday - Saturday. The Selma Interpretive Center is closed at this time for major... National Park Service
  6. NPS weather and seasons overview for Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail. National Park Service
  7. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
  8. Activities NPS lists for Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Volunteer Vacation, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store. National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.