National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott 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

Picture of the post hospital with the parade ground and trees in the background.
Post Hospital · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of these stories is a link in the chain of events that encircled Fort Scott from 1842-1873.”

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

several youth and two men dressed as soldiers walking in single file.
Photo: NPS Photo

Healthy Parks, Healthy People

Fort Scott encourages outdoor exercise to improve health. Get out and walk to help reduce stress, improve brain function, and instill a sense of well-being. Take advantage of a gentle stroll through Fort Scott's beautiful grounds.

10-20 Minutes Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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Activities the NPS lists for Fort Scott.

Guided ToursLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Park Visitor Center and historic building hours listed under 'Visitor Centers.' Visitors may walk the park grounds, walkways, and parking lot from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset,…

Fort Scott National Historic Site
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Weather: Spring and autumn are pleasant with mild temperatures. Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are mild with periods of cold weather, snowfall, and ice storms.

Contact and directions

Phone
6202230310
Email
[email protected]
Address
1 Old Fort Blvd., Fort Scott, KS 66701
Coordinates
37.8436, -94.7043· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Tue 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 8:30AM - 4:30PM6202230310Yes

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/fosc/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.