Fort Polk
Fort Polk, formerly Fort Johnson, is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder. Its setting is 8 mi east of Fort Johnson South. Weather is mildest over February, March, April, October and November, with 64–80°F highs.
A landmark, 8 mi east of Fort Johnson South
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 95 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
New Llano is the nearest base
New Llano is 11 miles west, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
The weather near Fort Polk shifts through the year, as below.
Fort Polk
Fort Polk, formerly Fort Johnson, is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish.
The post encompasses about 198,000 acres (309 sq mi). Some 100,000 acres (160 sq mi) are owned by the Department of the Army and 98,125 acres (153.320 sq mi) by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. In 2013, there were 10,877 troops stationed at Fort Polk, which generated an annual payroll of $980 million. Louisiana officials lobbied the Army and the United States Congress to keep troop strength at full capacity despite looming defense cuts.
- Type
- Landmark
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 51K a year
Overnight near Fort Polk
The closest lodging is in Leesville (12) and New Llano (7).
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Fort Polk | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville | 13 mi west | 20 min | 12 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 5,210 | $119K | — |
| New Llano | 11 mi west | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,015 | $118K | — |
| DeRidder | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 9,503 | $157K | C |
| Fort Johnson South | 8 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | — | — | — |
| Rosepine | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 1,454 | $173K | — |
| Anacoco | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 RV park | 788 | $212K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Each of these is within 52 miles.
46 mi Ancient siteLos Adaes
52 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
41 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a year40 mi Zoo & aquariumAlexandria Zoological Park
41 mi MuseumLouisiana History Museum
41 mi MuseumAlexandria Museum of Art
46 mi Zoo & aquariumNatchitoches National Fish Hatchery51 mi GardenLouisiana State ArboretumPhoto credits
Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Louisiana History Museum: Freeneth at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Alexandria Museum of Art: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery: Wikilester1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know about Fort Polk
What town is Fort Polk near?
Fort Johnson South, LA, about 8 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Fort Polk?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Polk?
Alexandria (AEX), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 154 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Polk?
Leesville (13 mi, 12 places to stay), New Llano (11 mi, 7 places to stay) and DeRidder (20 mi, 10 places to stay).
From people who live in Fort Johnson South
No one has shared advice yet; Fort Johnson South’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.