Plan Your Visit

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

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

A park ranger explains the use of the wooden fur press inside the fort to a group of visitors.
Plaza Access

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort and into the plaza. For your safety, respect all closures.

19th century trade items on a counter
Basic Information

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

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.

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

Leashed pets are welcome in most of the park.

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 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.

A ranger greets visitors at the entrance to the fort.
Plan Like A Park Ranger

Use our top ten tips to plan your trip to Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

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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