You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursThere are many places of history and commemoration on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail to visit. Museums, interpretive centers, and historic sites provide information and interpretation. Please contact each site befo
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You can visit many sites of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail over the 900-mile historic route that crosses five states.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Santa Fe National Historic Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Santa Fe National Historic Trail?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Santa Fe National Historic Trail.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
There are many places of history and commemoration on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail to visit. Museums, interpretive centers, and historic sites provide information and interpretation. Please contact each site befo
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Fort Larned National Historic Site
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Nick Varvel / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Cedar Bluff Reservoir
CheckReclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.
