Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

Louisiana State Historic Site

Entrance fee$6 / adult
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial Louisiana State Parks page

About Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

Earthen Confederate forts raised on the Red River at Alexandria in 1864 to block a Union advance through northwest Louisiana. Walk the grounds of a defensive line completed just weeks before the war's end.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

$6 per adult — General Admission $6 per Person (ages 7 to 61) $4 for Seniors (62 & older) Free for Children (6 & under)

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.

Contact

Phone318-484-2390

Address135 Riverfront Street, Pineville, LA 71360

Upcoming events at Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site

Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.

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