Camp Nichols

Camp Nichols was a stone military fort composed of six officers' buildings, a supply storehouse, and reinforced tent structures arranged in a rectangular layout. The installation served as an operational base along a major trade corridor.

The post was established in 1865 to protect travelers along a major trade route from attack. It came into existence during a period when United States western expansion was advancing.

The fort marked a meeting point between military operations and the routes that travelers used during westward journeys. Visitors can see the open landscape that once served both soldiers and passing wagon trains.

The site sits on private agricultural land in a rural setting and is not easily accessible. Visitors should inquire ahead and allow time for arrangements, as access is restricted.

A natural spring nearby was vital not only for the soldiers but also supplied passing wagon trains on their journey. This water source made the location a strategic stopping point in the dry region.

Location: Cimarron County

GPS coordinates: 36.75447,-102.92627

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41