Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

The park is open; the reconstructed fort is open for guided tours only

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 Calendar for more information about the “Stories from the Borderlands” programs as well as guided tours.

 
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Status of the Reconstructed Fort

The park is open; the reconstructed fort is open for guided tours only. Learn more about the reconstructed fort.

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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: May 9, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

35110 State Highway 194
La Junta, CO 81050

Phone:

719 383-5010
The park's phone system is currently unreliable and may not work if you attempt to call; we strongly suggest use of email for all non-emergency inquiries. Staff are available Monday through Friday to take your call from 9:00 a. m. - 3:30 p. m. Mountain Time. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

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