Development Concept Alternatives

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site is engaged in a planning process to identify a full range of options for the future of the replica fort, the historic site, and the overall visitor experience. visitor access and circulation in the park's busiest and most popular locations. Dedicated in July 1976, the replica fort was constructed using a hybrid of noncompatible materials began to cause serious building failures before construction was completed in 1976. This began 50 years of patchwork repairs and unsustainable maintenance (approx. $150K/year for the last decade). A tipping point occurred in 2023-24 when deterioration forced closure of the majority of the fort. With the aid of safety barriers and stabilization measures, at present the plaza and a small handful or rooms remain open to staff and the public.

We are at the beginning of the planning and development process and are seeking your thoughts on future development at the park.

Contact Information

Eric Leonard, Superintendent
719 383-5012