Plan Your Visit

Walk the Ground Where History Was Made

Fort Toulouse–Fort Jackson welcomes visitors year-round. Everything you need to plan your trip.

History & Heritage

Three centuries of history at the confluence, from Creek mound builders to French colonists to the treaty that reshaped the American South.

Explore the history

Exhibits & Grounds

The reconstructed 1751 French fort, Creek mound complex and village, the partially restored 1814 Fort Jackson, and the William Bartram Nature Trail, 164 acres to explore.

View exhibits

Hours

Park Grounds Sunrise to Sunset, Daily
Visitor Center 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Admission

Adults $5.00
Seniors (62+) $4.00
Children (6–18) $3.00
Under 6 Free

Getting Here

2521 West Fort Toulouse Road
Wetumpka, Alabama 36093

From Montgomery 20 minutes north via US-231
From Birmingham 90 minutes south via I-65

Upcoming Events

Apr 18–19 French & Indian War Encampment
May 16 TN Militia Muster
Sep 19 TN Militia Muster
Nov 4–7 Alabama Frontier Days
Driving Directions

From I-65 SouthboundAreas north of Montgomery (Birmingham)

  1. After passing the last (3rd) Prattville exit, take RIGHT-hand Exit 173 off I-65 onto AL-152 East/Northern Blvd. (This is a circle ramp.)
  2. Take the US-231 N/AL-21 N ramp to Wetumpka/Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. At end of ramp, turn LEFT onto US-231 N.
  3. Continue to follow US-231 N (also marked as AL-21 N & AL-9 N), go 7.9 mi.
  4. At RED LIGHT turn LEFT onto W Fort Toulouse Rd, go 2.5 mi to Fort Toulouse–Fort Jackson Park entrance. (Dead-end road.)

From I-65 NorthboundAreas south of Montgomery (Mobile)

  1. On I-65N, take Exit 171 from MIDDLE or RIGHT-hand lane to merge onto I-85 N toward Atlanta. Go about 6.3 miles to Exit 6.
  2. Take Exit 6 off I-85N from LEFT-HAND LANE of U-shaped ramp, to Merge Right onto the Eastern Bypass going North-bound.
  3. Follow the Eastern Bypass (North-bound) until you reach the US-231 exit, about 4.3 miles.
  4. Take the US-231 N/AL-21 N exit ramp to Wetumpka/Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. Turn RIGHT onto US-231 N.
  5. Continue to follow US-231 N (also marked as AL-21 N & AL-9 N), go 7.9 mi.
  6. At RED LIGHT turn LEFT onto W Fort Toulouse Rd, go 2.5 mi to Fort Toulouse–Fort Jackson Park entrance. (Dead-end road.)
Accessibility & Amenities
Parking Free parking available at the Visitor Center and trailhead lots
Accessibility Visitor Center and main grounds are wheelchair accessible. Some trail sections are natural surface.
Restrooms Located at the Visitor Center, open during center hours
Picnic Areas Covered pavilions and open-air picnic tables available throughout the park grounds

Questions?

Our staff is happy to help you plan your visit or answer questions about the park.

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