The National Park Service works with federal agencies, state and local governments, organizations, tribes, and private individuals as partners to administer the national historic trail.

The Santa Fe Trail Association is a major partner with the National Park Service. The association is a national organization dedicated to preserving resources, and fostering public awareness and appreciation of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail.

Visit the association's website at www.santafetrail.org

In 2003, the Santa Fe Trail Association and the National Park Service developed a Strategic Plan to guide their partnership work on the trail.