Bent'S Old Fort National Historic Site Tours
Bent'S Old Fort National Historic Site
Regularly scheduled interpretive programs as well as self-guided activities are included with your park entrance fee and do not require reservations. Please check the park website for more Things to Do and for updates on special events such as the Evening Candlelight Tours.
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On December 2nd and 3rd, 2022, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be offering special Evening Candlelight Tours.
This event is only open to those with reservations made through Recreation.gov. Tickets are only valid for the specific date and time indicated on the ticket.
There will be no tickets available for purchase on the nights of the event.
- Ticket holders should arrive 15 minutes prior to the reservation time. Participants arriving late for their scheduled tour time will miss the tour. Tickets cannot be substituted for another tour date or time, and there are no refunds.
- A printed ticket or downloaded digital ticket is required to be presented to a park representative upon check-in. Digital tickets will only be accepted if downloaded in advance of arrival since there is no wi-fi or cell phone coverage to access reservation once on site.
- No shuttle services are available. Participants must be able to walk the ¼ mile paved, level trail to travel between the parking lot and the fort and be able to stand and walk the entire time of the 90-minute tour.
The Evening Candlelight Tour provides participants with a tour of the fort’s rooms where living history staff and volunteers will provide a view into the lives of the fort workers, Plains Indians, travelers, soldiers, and Mexican families who were at Bent’s Old Fort in the 1830s and 1840s.
Regularly scheduled interpretive programs as well as self-guided activities are included with your park entrance fee and do not require reservations. Please check the park website for more Things to Do and for updates on special events such as the Evening Candlelight Tours.
_____________________________________________________________________________
On December 2nd and 3rd, 2022, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be offering special Evening Candlelight Tours.
This event is only open to those with reservations made through Recreation.gov. Tickets are only valid for the specific date and time indicated on the ticket.
There will be no tickets available for purchase on the nights of the event.
- Ticket holders should arrive 15 minutes prior to the reservation time. Participants arriving late for their scheduled tour time will miss the tour. Tickets cannot be substituted for another tour date or time, and there are no refunds.
- A printed ticket or downloaded digital ticket is required to be presented to a park representative upon check-in. Digital tickets will only be accepted if downloaded in advance of arrival since there is no wi-fi or cell phone coverage to access reservation once on site.
- No shuttle services are available. Participants must be able to walk the ¼ mile paved, level trail to travel between the parking lot and the fort and be able to stand and walk the entire time of the 90-minute tour.
The Evening Candlelight Tour provides participants with a tour of the fort’s rooms where living history staff and volunteers will provide a view into the lives of the fort workers, Plains Indians, travelers, soldiers, and Mexican families who were at Bent’s Old Fort in the 1830s and 1840s.
Need to Know
- Check In time
Registered guests should arrive 15 minutes prior to their reservation time. Participants arriving late for their scheduled tour time will miss their tour. Tickets cannot be substituted for another tour date or time, and there are no refunds. A printed ticket or downloaded digital ticket is required to be presented to a park representative upon check-in. Digital tickets will only be accepted if downloaded in advance of arrival since there is no wi-fi or cell phone coverage to access reservation once on site.
- No Shuttle Services
No shuttle services are available.
- Limited Accessibility
- The historic character of the fort may pose challenges for guests with limited mobility.
- Participants must be able to walk the ¼ mile paved, level trail to travel between the parking lot and the fort and be able to stand and walk the entire time of the tour.
- Access to the second floor is by staircases only.
- Loose gravel and sand prevent wheelchair access.
- The tours are not recommended for visitors with breathing impairments due to the fact that fires throughout the fort will make the air smoky.
- There is limited visibility due to darkness.
- More Information
More information about visiting Bent’s Old Fort is available on our website at https://www.nps.gov/beol/
Booking Windows
Tickets are available November 2, 2022, at 8:00 am MT.
Changes and Cancellations
There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee under any circumstances.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
35110 State Highway 194 La Junta CO 81050
Phone Number
719-383-5010
