Fort Larned Living History
Fort Larned staff and volunteers help bring the fort to life during the summer with our living history programs.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
National Historic Site
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Larned National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Kansas. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Kansas National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
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.
30-60 Minutes Year-round
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.
45-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 8 things to do in Fort Larned →
Activities the NPS lists for Fort Larned.
FoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating 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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Weather: Central Kansas has a four-season climate. Winter tends to be cold and dry, with average daytime highs below 40F (4C).
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 620-285-6911
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1767 KS Hwy 156, Larned, KS 67550
- Coordinates
- 38.1805, -99.2184· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned Visitor Center | Daily: 8:30AM - 4:30PM | 620-285-6911 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fols/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.