Things To Do

Information Center

Begin your visit at the information center.

Basic Information

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

Take a Hike into History

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

Plaza Access

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort and into the plaza, Thursday through Monday, weekly.

Hike along the Arkansas River

A two-mile trail system provides for solitude and exploration along the Arkansas River floodplain.

Take a Guided Tour

Guided tours allow for an exploration of furnished rooms within the reconstructed fort.

 

Plaza Access into the reconstructed fort

Entry into the reconstructed fort is limited to the central plaza. See the event calendar for hours of operation on scheduled plaza access days.

Guided tours provide access into additional areas; see the event calendar for scheduled tours. 

For your safety respect all closures and restrictions.