Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
National Historic Site Colorado
In the 1840s the Arkansas River was the border between territory claimed by the United States and Mexico. Located along the river, Bent's Fort was an adobe trading post on the Santa Fe Trail, where traders, trappers, travelers, and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes came together in peaceful terms for trade. Today, a reconstructed fort allows visitors to explore the front line of Westward Expansion.
Entry Fees
No additional fees
Weather Information
Summer temperatures are often in the high 90s and low 100s. Weather is generally fair in the fall and spring. Winter temperatures can be below freezing. Most of the fort is unheated and does not have modern cooling systems, so dress accordingly.
Address
35110 State Highway 194, La Junta, CO 81050
Activities & Topics
Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Biking Road Biking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Living History Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs Architecture and Building Archeology Colonization and Settlement Commerce Trade Enslavement Forts Hispanic American Heritage Military US Army Native American Heritage Wars and Conflicts Tribal Conflicts Mexican War Westward Expansion Animals Climate Change Grasslands Prairies River and Riparian
Contact Information
Operating Hours
wednesday
9
monday
9
thursday
9
sunday
9
tuesday
9
friday
9
saturday
9