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Park Entrance - Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
The park grounds are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on New Year's Day, the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr, Washington's Birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. During the off-season [October-March annually], the grounds are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for the holidays listed above, and the fort will be open Fridays through Sundays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the off-season period, the fort will be closed Mondays through Thursdays. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026
Visitor Center(s)Bent's Old FortClosed today Current Hours (Temporary closure)December 10–April 5
The reconstructed fort is temporarily closed to allow park staff to address critical safety hazards. Park grounds and trails are still open. Standard Hours
Bent's Old Fort is open 7 days a week, except on except on New Year's Day, the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr, Washington's Birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Visitor hours for the fort are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The park's entrance gate and grounds are open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsOff-season Operations (January-March)January 1–March 9
During the slower off-season, the fort will be open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the winter season, park trails and grounds will be open 7 days a week, excepting holiday closures. Off-season Operations (October-December)October 27–December 30
During the slower off-season, the fort will be open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the winter season, park trails and grounds will be open 7 days a week, excepting holiday closures. Temporary closureDecember 10–April 5
The reconstructed fort is temporarily closed to allow park staff to address critical safety hazards. Park grounds and trails are still open. Holidays2025–2026
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Last updated: February 12, 2025
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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.