Fort Pike State Historic Site

Louisiana State Historic Site

Entrance feeFree
CampingDay use only

Fort Pike State Historic Site entrance fee

Free entry

Fort Pike State Historic Site hours

Fort Pike State Historic Site is currently closed to the public.

Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Fort Pike State Historic Site

One of the first of the brick-and-masonry Third System coastal forts, begun in 1819 and named for explorer General Zebulon Pike. Built to guard the water approaches to New Orleans after the War of 1812. (Currently closed to the public — check the site before visiting.)

Things to do

No activities listed by Louisiana State Parks

Amenities & facilities

  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Phone504-255-9171

Address27100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70129

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