🌤 Weather at Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46–82 °F | 69–91 °F | 43–86 °F | 36–60 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Alabaster Shelby Co Airport, 2 mi away, elevation 565 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve — A 60-acre wetland preserve near Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, featuring a boardwalk trail through a stunning cypress-tupelo swamp, exceptional birdwatching (Prothonotary Warblers, Barred Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers), diverse wetland flora, and a peaceful escape just south of Birmingham.
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve protects a beautiful 60-acre bottomland swamp near the University of Montevallo in Shelby County. A well-maintained wooden boardwalk allows visitors to walk directly into the heart of the swamp without getting wet — offering intimate views of ancient tupelo and cypress trees, diverse wildlife, and a rich wetland ecosystem that feels worlds away from nearby Birmingham.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Montevallo, Shelby County, AL |
| Size | 60 acres |
| Trail | Boardwalk — ~0.6 miles round trip |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk year-round |
| Admission | Free |
| Facilities | Parking (limited), interpretive signs — no restrooms |
Wildlife & Flora
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Trees | Tupelo gum, red maple, sweetbay magnolia, cypress |
| Birds | Prothonotary Warblers, Barred Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers |
| Mammals | Beavers, raccoons, white-tailed deer |
| Reptiles | Turtles, water snakes, various lizards |
| Plants | Orchid species, ferns, wetland wildflowers |
| Birding Trail | Part of Alabama Black Belt Birding Trail |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there camping at Ebenezer Swamp?
No — Ebenezer Swamp is a day-use ecological preserve with no camping, picnicking, or developed recreation facilities. The preserve is focused entirely on conservation and nature observation.
Are there pitcher plants at Ebenezer Swamp?
Ebenezer Swamp is primarily a bottomland cypress-tupelo swamp, not a pitcher plant bog. While the preserve hosts diverse wetland plants including orchid species and ferns, pitcher plants are found at different ecological preserves in Alabama, particularly in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta region.
Keep exploring: our full Alabama state parks guide.
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