damaging windstorm, portions of the fort had to be reconstructed in 2000. This reconstruction was made using higher quality materials. Following budget cuts, the state turned over ownership of the property to Weber County in 2002 (and ended its status as a "state park"). Located at 2450 "A" Avenue in Ogden, the county-run park offers camping, canoeing and meeting facilities during the summer season. See also Fort Robidoux, another early trading post in present-day Utah References External links Fort Buenaventura - Weber County Parks and Rec Mexican–American War forts Buenaventura Buildings and structures in Ogden, Utah Parks in Utah 1846 establishments in North America Populated places in Weber County, Utah Museums in Weber County, Utah Military and war museums in Utah Pre-statehood history of Utah Protected areas of Weber County, Utah Tourist attractions in Ogden, Utah