Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
Louisiana State Historic Site
Forts Randolph & Buhlow 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)
Forts Randolph & Buhlow 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 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
- 🥾 Hiking
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 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 40 people · Reserve
Contact
Phone318-484-2390
Address135 Riverfront Street, Pineville, LA 71360
Upcoming events at Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Site
- Campfire Cookin’ with Ranger Vidrine
- SNOWED IN AT THE FORTS!
- First Day Hike at Forts Randolph Buhlow
- Winter Quarters School Day! 2027
- Campfire Cooking
Event details and registration are on the Louisiana State Parks calendar.
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