Fort Larned National Historic Site
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Fort Larned National Historic Site

Larned · 1767 KS Hwy 156 Larned KS 67550

Location Details

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Type

Historic Site

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Setting

Interior + Exterior

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Parking

Yes

Power

Limited

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Size

20000

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Prior Filming

Best-preserved Indian Wars-era frontier fort in America; all original sandstone buildings intact

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Permit

Required

Visual Character

1860s sandstone US Army frontier fort, original barracks/commissary/officers' quarters, treeless Great Plains horizon

⚠️ Restrictions

Fort Larned NHS

About this location

Lake Norman State Park offers filmmakers access to North Carolina's largest manmade lake, featuring pristine wooded shorelines, secluded coves, and dense piedmont forest ideal for capturing natural drama within minutes of Charlotte. The park's diverse landscape—from expansive water vistas to intimate forest settings—provides versatile backdrops for period pieces, thrillers, and nature-focused productions. Permits are required for filming, and the location offers purely exterior shooting opportunities.

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