National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Kansas. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Kansas National Historic Site No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky at the end of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom in the "Promised Land" of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the homesteading movement across the Great Plains.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
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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.
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Discover the vibrant history and community of Nicodemus through ranger programs! Request a guided tour of the town, plan a field trip with your school or group, or keep an eye out for special events throughout the year.
25-55 Minutes Year-round Reservation required Pets allowed
Picnic areas are available at Nicodemus with picnic tables, sun shelters, grills, and water.
Year-round Pets allowed
Taking photos in Kansas? What's even out there? Nicodemus has plenty of landscapes, buildings, wildlife, and skies that you will want to capture with photos.
Year-round Pets allowed
See all 3 things to do in Nicodemus →
Activities the NPS lists for Nicodemus.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramPark Film
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The Nicodemus Township Hall and visitor center is open year-round for five (5) days of the week, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visitor center hours are 9 am to 5 pm central time.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Northwest Kansas has a four-season climate typified by long, hot summers, cold winters, short spring and fall seasons, and a nearly constant breeze.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Building Closure | — | — | Yes |
| Temporary Building Closure | — | — | Yes |
| Township Hall and Visitor Center | Mon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 785-839-4233 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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