Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

The park is open; the reconstructed fort is open for plaza access

The park’s trails and grounds are still accessible 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., excepting holiday closures.

Ranger programs continue

Please see our event calendar for more information about the “Stories from the Borderlands” programs as well as the schedule for plaza access and guided tours into furnished rooms.

 
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Status of the Reconstructed Fort

The park is open; the reconstructed fort is open for plaza access on a scheduled basis. Learn more about the 1976 reconstruction.

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Plan Your Visit

Things to know to when planning your visit to Bent's Old Fort.

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Park Calendar

Discover the programs happening at Bent's Old Fort.

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Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado

Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado is a community organization and tourist information center.

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Road and weather conditions

Visit the new mobile-friendly COtrip website, which can be viewed from any web-enabled device by visiting cotrip.org.

 

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Last updated: August 12, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

35110 State Highway 194
La Junta, CO 81050

Phone:

719 383-5010
Park rangers are generally available to take your call from 9:00 a. m. - 3:30 p. m. Mountain Time. If no one answers, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

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