United States Bullion Depository
The United States Bullion Depository, often known as Fort Knox, is a fortified vault building located next to the United States Army post of Fort Knox, Kentucky. Its origins go back to 1936. A drive of 25 mi reaches Kentucky Kingdom.
A landmark inside Fort Knox
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 130K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,770 attractions we track.
You can stay in Fort Knox
United States Bullion Depository is inside Fort Knox, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1936
United States Bullion Depository dates from 1936. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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United States Bullion Depository
The United States Bullion Depository, often known as Fort Knox, is a fortified vault building located next to the United States Army post of Fort Knox, Kentucky. It is operated by the United States Department of the Treasury. The vault is used to store a large portion of the United States' gold reserves as well as other precious items belonging to or in custody of the federal government. As of 2025 it holds 147.3 million troy ounces (4,580 metric tons) of gold bullion, a little over half the total gold presently held by the federal government. The United States Mint Police protect the depository.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1936
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1988)
- Wikipedia readers
- 130K a year
Staying near United States Bullion Depository
Close by, places to stay are in Fort Knox (5) and Louisville (224).
- 1Sons of the American Revolution
- 2Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
- 3Kentucky Kingdom
- 4KFC Yum! Center
- 5L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- 6Lynn Family Stadium
- 7General George Patton Museum of Leadership
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From United States Bullion Depository | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Knox | in town | — | 5 5 hotels | 8,836 | — | — |
| Louisville | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 224 175 hotels · 5 motels · 27 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 795,222 | $248K | D |
| Elizabethtown | 13 mi south | 20 min | 30 23 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 35,448 | $246K | B+ |
| Radcliff | 5 mi south | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,576 | $170K | C |
| Muldraugh | 4 mi north | 5 min | 5 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,009 | $77K | B− |
| Brandenburg | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 3,003 | $215K | B+ |
| West Point | 7 mi north | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 895 | $91K | — |
| Shepherdsville | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 14,931 | $222K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to United States Bullion Depository
Every place here is under 49 miles away.
Big draw49 mi National ParkMammoth Cave National Park661K visitors a year128 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
227 mi National Historical ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park213K visitors a year
325 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
428 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
525 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
629 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
7in town MuseumGeneral George Patton Museum of LeadershipPhoto credits
Mammoth Cave National Park: Willis Thomas Lee, Public domain · Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: Jamie from Toronto, ON, CC BY 2.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · General George Patton Museum of Leadership: Yellowute at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Know before you visit United States Bullion Depository
Is United States Bullion Depository in Fort Knox?
Yes. It’s inside Fort Knox, KY.
When is the best time to visit United States Bullion Depository?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is United States Bullion Depository from Lexington?
About 83 miles east of Lexington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to United States Bullion Depository?
Louisville Muhammad Ali (SDF), about 23 miles away.
Where should I stay near United States Bullion Depository?
Louisville (27 mi, 224 places to stay), Elizabethtown (13 mi, 30 places to stay) and Radcliff (5 mi, 9 places to stay).
Notes from people in Fort Knox
No one has shared advice yet; Fort Knox’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.