These 5 Incredible Alabama Rivers Should Be On Your Must See List

Sweet home Alabama has its fair share of nature sights. With over 77,000 miles of rivers and streams in the state, you are more than likely to find one of them a sight to see. 

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Wether it be to sightsee, swim, or fish you can for sure find something to do at these rivers. According to Only in your state these are some of the incredible rivers in Alabama. 

The Tennessee River is 3 hours and 15 min from Tuscaloosa. Starting in Knoxville and 9 ft deep this river is beautiful at night where the bridge is located. Running 652 miles long, 3 out of the 9 dams in this river are located in Alabama. These dams are located in Guntersville, Wheeler, and Wilson. 

The Tallapoosa River is located north of Montgomery and combines with western Georgia. Less than half of the Tennessee River, Tallapoosa is 265 miles long. With 4 dams within the river, it forms the ACT River Basin along with 2 other major rivers. 

Thirdly, the Coosa River is only 1 hour and 36 minutes from Tuscaloosa. Alabama has 90% of this river located in the state and it runs 280 miles long. According to the Coosa River webpage, this river is one of the most developed rivers.

Coming in second in mileage, the Alabama River is 315 miles long. Formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers this river is 2 hours from Tuscaloosa. According to Outdoor Alabama, this is home to the richest freshwater mussel beds in the state. Located in Selma this river is host to the Edmund Pettus Bridge. 

Lastly, the Choctawhatchee River originates in the southeastern portion of Alabama. Only 141 miles long this river is 4 hours and 2 min away from Tuscaloosa. Popular species within this river include largemouth and spotted bass, redear sunfish, and black crappies.