Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
| Type of Place: | Adobe fort built in 1833 |
| Ownership: | National Park Service |
| Contact: | Bent’s Old Fort NHS, 35110 Highway 194 East, La Junta, CO 81050-9523 |
| Telephone: | (719) 383-5010 |
| Email: | Park Superintendent |
| Website: | Bent’s Old Fort |
| Hours: | Summer: 8 am – 5:30 pm Winter: 9 am – 4 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day |
| Entrance Fee: | Yes |
| Guided Tours: | Yes |
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Site Summary: This fort was built in 1833 by William and Charles Bent along with Ceran St. Vrain, to allow trade with Plains Indians and fur trappers.
