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Boot Hill Museum

Dodge City, KS

History

A reconstructed Front Street of the 1870s cattle town on the site of the original Boot Hill cemetery, with a saloon, general store and summer gunfight shows. Parking for RVs on Wyatt Earp Boulevard.

Nearest town
Dodge City, KS
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.7537, -100.0265

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Dodge City KOAMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Boot Hill Museum
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gunsmoke RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    2 mi from Boot Hill Museum
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  • Ford State Fishing Lake Camping AreaCampsite
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All campsites in Kansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Boot Hill Museum?

Boot Hill Museum is in Dodge City, KS, at GPS 37.7537, -100.0265. It is about 69 mi from Scott City.

Can you camp near Boot Hill Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dodge City KOA, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Boot Hill Museum?

Boot Hill Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kansas on the Santa Fe Trail: space museum, salt mine and Dodge City.

What is there to see near Boot Hill Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Larned National Historic Site (53 mi), Pawnee Rock State Historic Site (67 mi), Castle Rock (77 mi) and Lake Scott State Park (80 mi).

When is the best time to visit Boot Hill Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)