• Aerial View of Fort Larned

    Fort Larned

    National Historic Site Kansas

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

NPS

Fort Larned Picnic Area

Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of your visit to Fort Larned!

A picnic area with several picnic shelters, fresh water, shade trees, and restrooms is located at the entrance to Fort Larned National Historic site (Directions). The picnic area is only open during the park's open hours.

Did You Know?

Military supply wagon at Fort Larned

Fort Larned is located directly on the Dry Route of the Santa Fe Trail, which follows the Pawnee Fork.  The Wet Route, which more closely follows the Arkansas River, is just a few miles to the south. More...