Plan Your Visit

A park ranger speaks to visitors in the furnished trade room of the fort.
Take a Guided Tour

During the summer of 2025, the reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is open for guided tours only.

A paved walkway leads to an adobe fortress with tipi poles in front of it
Take a Hike into History

After you arrive in the park, a short walk is required to reach the reconstructed fort.

The interior of an adobe for showing a rectangular plaz on the ground floor with blankets displayed.
Places to Go

Explore the interior of the fort and the grounds of the park.

Family with two young children walks through fort entrance doors
Things to Do

Tour the grounds, plaza, and trails surrounding Bent's Old Fort to shadow the steps of those who accessed this spot nearly 200 years ago.

19th century trade items on a counter
Basic Information

Hours of operation, entrance fees, and other useful things to know before your visit.

One visitor in motorized wheelchair is accompanied by another visitor reading signage
Accessibility around the Fort

The quarter mile walkway to the fort entrance is paved with several side benches along the way for your convenience. Wheelchairs available.

A leashed dog explores the side corral of the fort.
Pets at the Park

Leashed pets are welcome in most of the park.

A young visitor watches a rooster in the plaza
Become a Junior Ranger

Visit the park, experience the fort using the booklet, complete the pages for your age group and receive a Junior Ranger Badge.

Last updated: May 14, 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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