About Ft. Toulouse
This recreation area is part of Alabama River Lakes
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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
Open in OpenStreetMapPlan 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
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