• Aerial View of Fort Larned

    Fort Larned

    National Historic Site Kansas

Plan Your Visit

Fort Larned's Buildings
Fort Larned
NPS
 

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located on Kansas Highway 156, six miles west of Larned, KS. Admission to the site is free.

Explore the fort's buildings and grounds on guided or self-guided tours, watch living history demonstrations, interact with living history actors and park rangers, and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the best-preserved fort from the Indian Wars period. The Visitor Center features restrooms, drinking fountains, exhibits, a 10-minute A/V program, and a bookstore.

 

Directions – Fort Larned is located in western Kansas.

Operating Hours & Seasons – The site is open daily, year-round with few exceptions.

Fees & Reservations – Admission to the site and tours are free.  Information on reserving tours for large groups.

Things to Do – Learn more about opportunities to experience Fort Larned.

Things to Know Before You Come – Information on pets, wheelchair accessibility, weather and more that might affect your visit.

Brochures – Request a brochure be mailed to you.

  • Accessibility Accessibility

    Limited accessibility options at Fort Larned NHS. Read More

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  • Kansas Climate Kansas Climate

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Did You Know?

Sandhill Cranes

Fort Larned NHS is located along the Central Flyway, a major bird migration route. In addition to birdwatching opportunities at Fort Larned, nearby wildlife refuges offer world-class birdwatching. More...