Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
Louisiana State Historic Site
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site entrance fee
$6 per adult — General Admission $6 per Person (ages 7 to 61) $4 for Seniors (62 & older) Free for Children (6 & under)
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site hours
Wednesday through Sunday
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day
Hours as published by Louisiana State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
A reconstructed French colonial fort at Natchitoches, the first permanent European settlement in the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, founded in 1714. Tour the rebuilt outpost and step into the early history of the French frontier.
Amenities & facilities
- 🌿 Nature Center
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Louisiana state parks with pets allowed
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Meeting Room — $100 per day plus tax. Maximum Occupancy of 55 people. · Reserve
Contact
Phone318-357-3101
Address155 Rue Jefferson, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Upcoming events at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
- An Officer's Meal
- Lunchtime Talk: Natural Disasters in 18th Century Natchitoches
- CHRISTMAS ON THE CANE
- DIY Holiday Ornament
Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.
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