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Ft. Toulouse

Coosada, Alabama · Elmore County · Facility

This recreation area is part of Alabama River Lakes

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32.50420, -86.25417
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Ft. Toulouse

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High84°F
Avg Low69°F
Peak Rain Chance68%
Humidity82%
UV (avg)5
Air Quality55 · Moderate
Today
⛅
Partly Cloudy
91°/67°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 6:29 PM
Fri
☁️
Overcast
91°/69°
💧 9%🌬 9mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 6:28 PM
Sat
🌦
Drizzle
86°/71°
💧 28%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 6:26 PM
Sun
🌧
Light Rain
72°/71°
💧 68%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:25 PM
Mon
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Rain
78°/68°
💧 33%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:24 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Ft. Toulouse

This recreation area is part of Alabama River Lakes

Plan Your Visit to Ft. Toulouse

Heading to Ft. Toulouse? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Ft. Toulouse?

No central reservation system listed for Ft. Toulouse. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247796) for the latest entry policy and availability.

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