Colfax, Louisiana is the county seat of Grant Parish. Officials formed the parish on March 4, 1869, and they named it after Ulysses Grant. Before officials began the parish, there were several large plantations in this area, including ones owned by Meredith Calhoun and Peter Hickman. Trees covered the gently rolling hills, and lumber was an essential industry.
Today, the community has about 2,200 residents. Most of them commute to Alexandria or other nearby communities to work. The Red River forms the western boundary of Grand Parish, and it is a terrific place to go fishing and boating.
You will want to stop at Darrell’s Restaurant for a great cup of coffee and a good hamburger or stop at Café de Landon to get one of their blue-plate specials, like meatloaf, fried pork chops, or fried catfish. Lake Iatt is a great place to fish for largemouth bass. You may also want to take a hike or bike ride in Kisatchie National Forest.
Pecan Festival – This three-day November festival features a pecan cooking and a sausage po’boy eating contest. It also includes lots of family-friendly entertainment, including the crowning of a pecan queen, and is a great place to try ribbon-cane syrup.
Grant Parish Dogwood Festival – This three-day festival in Pollock, Louisiana, features a street dance, car show, motorcycle ride, and family entertainment.
Hot Springs National Park is about 248 miles north of Colfax. The government first protected the 5,550 acres in this park in 1832 as Hot Springs Reservation, but it did not become a national park until 1921. During your visit, you will want to visit Bathhouse Row. Workers constructed the eight buildings along the row in different architectural styles between 1892 and 1923. The government recognized it as a National Historic Landmark District in 1987. The natural hot water in this park is first heated about one mile below the Earth’s surface and rises to the surface through a faultline.
Jimmie Davis State Park near Chatham, Louisiana is 68 miles north of Colfax. It is on a peninsula on Caney Lake, which is an excellent place for fishing and waterskiing. The campground offers scenic views of the lake and the nearby pine and hardwood forest. You will want to watch the sky at this location because it is also a favorite stopping place for birds.
South Toledo Bend State Park near Anacoco is about 63 miles southwest of Colfax. Consider going for a hike on the cliffs overlooking Toledo Bend Reservoir when visiting this park. Bass, catfish, bream, and white perch are plentiful in the lake. This makes it a terrific place to spot bald eagles, especially in the winter, that come here to feed. You may want to camp at this state park so that you can relax on the observation deck attached to the visitor center while watching them.
Chicot State Park near Ville Platte is about 80 miles south of Colfax. Anglers have caught largemouth bass weighing more than 13 pounds in Chicot Lake. Go for a hike through the bottomland hardwood forest. The trails running entirely around the lake are especially beautiful in the fall when the leaves change color.
There are two monuments in the small town of Colfax, and both pay homage to the Colfax Massacre, often called the Colfax Riot. The city cemetery has a large white obelisk commemorating the three white men who died during the massacre "fighting for white supremacy," while the small plaque on the courthouse lawn pays tribute to the people of color who died during the takeover on Easter Sunday, 1873. Between 62-153 Black militia men were killed as they surrendered to a mob of former Confederate soldiers and members of the Ku Klux Klan. Many historians have described the day as the deadliest day during the Reconstruction Era.
You can find great campgrounds in Alexandria, Louisiana. Camp on the Mississippi River’s banks by staying at River View RV Park and Resort. Relax in their swimming pool after exploring Natchez, which is right across the river. Alexandria RV Park offers 75-foot-long sites that are perfect for even the largest Class A motorhomes. This RV park is at the end of a quiet road. If you would like to camp in Colfax, consider Colfax RV Park. This facility at the Colfax Recreation Center offers concrete pads that are 55 feet long.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Colfax, LA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Colfax?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Colfax from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Colfax?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
