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Mom with two teenagers and a young child walk along tall trail grasses
Engage Southern Plains Ecology

Family enjoys sunny day hike on fort's loop trail

The Park Store has a variety of western frontier book, videos, maps, 1840 trade goods for sale.
Western National Parks Association Store

Complete your visit by checking out the Western National Parks Association Store at the rear of the fort.

a gravel travel through a tree-covered flood plain.
Hike along the Arkansas River

A two-mile trail system provides for solitude and exploration along the Arkansas River floodplain.

Last updated: April 4, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

35110 State Highway 194
La Junta, CO 81050

Phone:

719 383-5010
The park's phone system is currently unreliable and may not work if you attempt to call; we strongly suggest use of email for all non-emergency inquiries. Staff are available Monday through Friday to take your call from 9:00 a. m. - 3:30 p. m. Mountain Time. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

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