About Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center
We are open and located at 14 Broad St.; the parking lot is beside the building. The Selma Welcome Center, operated by the city of Selma, is our temporary space while the Selma Interpretive Center undergoes renovations. You can still find stamps, rangers, restrooms, and a bookstore at this location. The permanent center is located on the corner of Broad St. and Water Ave, and the temporary space is three buildings down. Look for the white "Open" sign on the sidewalk just past the construction fence.
How to Get There
Coming from Montgomery: Travel south on I65, when you see signs for Selma merge onto Highway 80 West. In about 50 minutes you will continue straight on Highway 80 West (Business) and cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Immediately on your right, on the corner of Broad St and Water St is the Selma Interpretive Center, the Selma Welcome Center is 3 buildings down from the Selma Interpretive Center, look for the "Open" sign on the sidewalk just past the construction fence.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center
Heading to Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center?
No central reservation system listed for Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10357313) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center?
Coming from Montgomery: Travel south on I65, when you see signs for Selma merge onto Highway 80 West. In about 50 minutes you will continue straight on Highway 80 West (Business) and cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Immediately on your right, on the corner of Broad St and Water St is the Selma Interpretive Center, the Selma Welcome Center is 3 buildings down from the Selma Interpretive Center, look…
How do I contact Temporary Location - Selma Welcome Center?
You can reach the park at phone: (334) 877-1983 or email: Tegan_Sorensen@nps.gov.
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