Fort Larned National Historic Site: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About Fort Larned National Historic Site

Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops who were known as the Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.

No current NPS alerts

The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Fort Larned National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official Fort Larned National Historic Site page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Central Kansas has a four-season climate.

Spring
and often last through early July.
Fall
is variable but generally milder with showers changing to snow and ice later.
Winter
Down to 40°F

Foehn winds blowing across the Great Plains from the Southwest periodically raise temperatures above 80F (27C). Unsettled warmer air, higher winds, and severe weather arrive Late summer days hover above 90F (32C) and readings over 100F (38C) are not uncommon.

Operating Hours

Park Grounds and Historic Buildings

Staff begin closing the grounds and visitor center at 4:30 p.m. The parking lot gate is closed and locked for the night at 5 p.m.

Monday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday8:30AM - 4:30PM

Planning Fort Larned National Historic Site

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fort Larned National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.