Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Protected park · WY, USA
Fort Laramie National Historic Site in WY, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Fall foliage
- Photography
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Junior Ranger program
- Ranger & guided programs
Events
- Christmas at Fort Laramie in 1876
Before you go
- Getting there
- The park is located in southeast Wyoming approximately 125 miles southeast of Casper, 100 miles north of Cheyenne and 55 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. From Interstate 25, take exit 92 to US Highway 26, proceed east to the town of Fort Laramie; turn right on State Route 160 and travel three miles to the park entrance. From westbound US 26, proceed west from Scottsbluff, Nebraska to the town of Fort Laramie; turn left on State Route 160 and continue three miles to the park entrance.
- Weather & when to go
- Fort Laramie summer days can be quite hot (over 100F/37C), average highs are in the 80s and 90s (30-35C) with cool nights and low humidity. Winters are often bitterly cold and windy with subzero wind chills. The region is semi-arid with a distinct winter dry season. About 70% of annual precipitation falls as thunderstorms during the spring and early summer. Breezy days are common year-round and peak in the winter when wind speeds can approach hurricane-strength.
- Visitor center
- Commissary Storehouse
- Visitor center
- Commissary Storehouse
- Visitor center
- Commissary Storehouse
- Visitor center
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site Visitor Center — The Fort Laramie Museum and Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. From Labor Day to September 30th the visitor center is open 8:00am to 5:00pm. From October 1st to April 30th the visitor center is open 8:00am to 4:00pm. May 1st to Memorial Day the… — The park is located in southeast Wyoming approximately 100 miles north of Cheyenne and 55 miles west of Scottsbluff. From Interstate-25, take exit 92 to US Highway 26, proceed east to the town of Fort Laramie; turn right on State Route 160 and travel 3 miles to the park entrance. From US Highways 26/85, go west from the town of Lingle on US 26 to the town of Fort Laramie; turn left on State Route…
- Visitor center
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site, the Oregon Trail
- Visitor center
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site, the Oregon Trail
- Visitor center
- Post Trader's Store (1849) and Complex
Facilities on the park map
1 bench, 1 defibrillator, 3 first aid kit, 1 picnic area, 4 restroom, 7 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1931
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened