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Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

Where Unique Natural Wonders and Rich History Flow Together

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve was established through a partnership between Alabama’s Forever Wild Program and the Freshwater Land Trustand is co-managed by the Southern Environmental Center (SEC).  Turkey Creek, a tributary of the Locust Fork, is one of the most biologically diverse habitats in North Central Alabama. The waters of the creek are home to three endangered species of fish, the Rush Darter, Vermilion Darter and Watercress Darter. In addition to its ecological importance, the preserve contains numerous important cultural and historic sites, including the home and mill of David Hamby, a pioneer in the mining of coal in Alabama in the decades prior to the Civil War.

It is this combination of the natural and the human that makes Turkey Creek special.  

Click here to view a site plan of the preserve.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot. 

Assumption of Risk: As with any outdoor setting, there are risks involved in actively exploring nature. Visitors to the Preserve are responsible for their own safety. The Preserve does not assume responsibility for loss or damage. We want all of our guests to fully enjoy the beauty of the Preserve and so we ask visitors to use good judgment while here.

Visitor Conduct: Visitors are expected to behave in a way that is considerate of others by not engaging in loud, violent or vulgar activities.  

Visitors must respect the property and grounds of the Preserve by not:
damaging fixtures or the environment.
dumping waste, which is expressly forbidden, and violators will be prosecuted.
All wildlife on the Preserve is protected. Visitors may enjoy the creatures who call the Preserve home from a distance, but must not feed them or interfere with them in any way.
All plant life must be left intact. Even fallen plants need to be left undisturbed. .Visitors may not collect firewood on the Preserve.
Dogs must be on leash at all times. ALABAMA STATE LAW!

Scientific Research:  Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is a rich ecological treasure. Scientific research may be conducted with written approval from the State Lands Division of Alabama (Natural Heritage Section) or from the Director of the Preserve. For more information, call 205-226-4934.

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Admission Info

 Free

Dates & Times

2011/08/31 - 2037/01/01

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 Hours of Operation

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is open Wednesday through Sunday.Preserve hours change seasonally and are posted on gates and kiosks. Occasionally the Preserve will be closed for special events.

Normal Hours of Operation

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August – March
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April – July

Entrance gates are closed 30 minutes before posted closing time.

Location Info

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson, AL 35126