Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fort Larned Living History

Fort Larned staff and volunteers help bring the fort to life during the summer with our living history programs.

Fort Larned Visitor Center

The Fort Larned Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Hike the Fort Larned History & Nature Trail

There was more to Fort Larned than the sandstone buildings left standing today. Beyond the Parade Ground was a complex of stables and corrals, along with the mail station that brought the Army here. The History & Nature trail explores the part of Fort Larned no longer here.

Picnic at Fort Larned

Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of your visit to Fort Larned!

See Santa Fe Trail Ruts

See the evidence of the passage of hundreds of wagons over the Santa Fe Trail. Tracks like these are the only reminders of a once important trade route through the Southwest.

Tour Fort Larned's Original Sandstone Buildings

See the original, restored sandstone buildings of a 19th century Indian Wars era fort.

Tour Fort Larned with a Ranger

The best way to see the fort. Check on availability when you arrive.

Visit the Fort Larned Blacksmith

See a blacksmith practice his art in the Fort Larned blacksmith shop.