The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20th century reconstruction. Entry into the reconstructed fort is limited to the central plaza, except on guided tours. For your safety, respect all closures and restrictions. Guided tours provide access into additional areas.
Access to the reconstructed fort is restricted due to safety issues stemming from nearly 50 years of use and deficiencies in the 1970s design and construction of the Fort. Park staff conducted stabilization work in the spring of 2025 and continue to monitor the condition of the structure for further change.
A water fountain and public restrooms are located at the visitor parking area. The reconstructed fort does not have these services available currently due to safety restrictions.

A park ranger explains the fur press to a group of visitors

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Two animals are tied to a wooden frame in the interior of a large adobe structure.

Horse and Mule in the Plaza

Bent's Old Fort with shortgrass prairie in foreground and blue sky and clouds above

Bent's Old Fort

Wooden boxes and buffalo furs are scattered around a plaza inside an adobe fortification.

Boxes and Furs

Bent's Old Fort with shortgrass prairie, tepee and wagon in foreground and blue sky & clouds above

bundles of glass trade beads tied together hang from a wooden rafter

Beads in the Trade room

An adobe fort with lights under a starry sky

Bent's Old Fort at night

Bent's Old Fort in background with wagon in front; fall yellow cottonwood leaves in foreground

A Conestoga wagon and a solar race car stand on a road with a large adobe fort in the background

The Past and Future at Bent's Old Fort

A row of saddles are arrayed along a wooden beam near an adobe building

Saddles in the Plaza

A wooden counter is in the foreground of a trade room, with sales items on display in the background

Fort Open to Plaza Access

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