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    Bent's Old Fort

    National Historic Site Colorado

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    The public should be prepared for reduced hours and services provided by Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site employees due to the sequestration that became effective March 1, 2013. Please check back often for further details or changes.

Things To Know Before You Come

The park is open year around for your visiting pleasure. Wear appropriate clothing for the season. There is a 1/4 mile walk to the fort with shuttle service available by using the trail head shuttle phone. The park film, bookstore and most of the first floor rooms are wheelchair accessible. No food or drink is available at the park. Goods and services are available by calling La junta Chamber of Commerce at 719-384-7411 or Las Animas Chamber of Commerce at 719-456-0453.

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state's website. www.colorado.gov Federal law also prohibits firearms in the fort. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the park except by certified living history personnel.

 

Did You Know?

Trade room

The trade room at Bent’s Fort was stocked with items from around the world. There were glass beads from Italy, trade guns from England and Belgium, blankets and fabric from England, brass hawk bells from France, silver jewelry from Germany and vermillion from China.