Fort Larned National Historic Site
Kansas
Free entry
Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops who were known as the Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Staff begin closing the grounds and visitor center at 4:30 p.m. The parking lot gate is closed and locked for the night at 5 p.m.
Conditions
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Things to do
Fort Larned Living History
Visit the Fort Larned Blacksmith
Picnic at Fort Larned
Hike the Fort Larned History & Nature Trail
Tour Fort Larned with a Ranger
Tour Fort Larned's Original Sandstone Buildings
Fort Larned Visitor Center
See Santa Fe Trail Ruts
Visitor centers
Fort Larned Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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