History
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Larned, Kansas
Remarkably intact 1860s army post beside the Santa Fe Trail.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Nine original sandstone buildings stand around a parade ground, many furnished as they were when soldiers guarded the Santa Fe Trail. Signs and rangers explain daily fort life. Entry is free and an hour or two is plenty.
Good to know
- Free entry
- Bring water in summer; there is little shade
- Summer events add atmosphere
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved road and a large car park; fine for RVs
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
- Drinking water
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