Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in Bourbon County, Kansas. There is no entrance fee. It is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Fort Scott National Historic Site on the managing agency's own page.
Fort Scott National Historic Site map
Fort Scott National Historic Site boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
This unit's own agency alerts list no fire restriction as of Oct. 5, 2026. We do not check a statewide fire-order feed for KS, so that is not a statement that no order exists, and not a green light for a fire. Check with the land manager and your county before you light anything.
Common questions
- Yes. Fort Scott National Historic Site has no entrance fee.
- Fort Scott National Historic Site is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
- Pets are not allowed in Fort Scott National Historic Site. They are not allowed on trails.
Fees, passes, and hours
Fort Scott National Historic Site has no entrance fee.
Fort Scott National Historic Site is open during posted hours; see the visitor center hours below.
Sources: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30; nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Pets
Pets are not allowed in Fort Scott National Historic Site. They are not allowed on trails.
Source: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Fort Scott, 1.1 miles
Source: www2.census.gov, checked 2026-09-30.