National Historic Site

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Wyoming. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Wyoming National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field. — Fall colors on the Parade Ground · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment in 1890.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/fola

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Fort Laramie.

AstronomyStargazingFishingFreshwater FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The park grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day of the year. Some historic buildings may be closed in winter. Post trader store and cavalry barracks are open daily - weather permitting.

Park grounds and historic buildings
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 3078372221
Email: [email protected]
Address: 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, WY 82212
Coordinates: 42.2030, -104.5459· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Fort Laramie National Historic Site Visitor Center	Daily: 8:00AM - 6:00PM	3078372221 ext. 3002	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fola/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.