Fort Laramie National Historic Site

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A large two story white building with pillars. Several windows with green shutters
Oldest Building in the State of Wyoming.
Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.
Fall colors paint the parade grounds near Old Bedlam.
Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.
Riding toward the parade ground
A large, long tan building with many windows with the sun shining on it
The Enlisted Men's Barracks (1874) at Sunrise
Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.
A salute to each state of the union in 1876.
View of the parade ground from the porch of "Old Bedlam".
A fall view of the parade ground from "Old Bedlam" the oldest surviving structure at Fort Laramie and in the state of Wyoming, constructed in 1849.
A stone sign with black lettering that spells Fort Laramie National Historic Site
The entrance sign to Fort Laramie NHS
Photos: National Park Service

About Fort Laramie National Historic Site

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. Nicknamed the “Grand Old Post,” Fort Laramie witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipWyoming
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Wyoming. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

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.

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Activities

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

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.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, WY, 82212
Phone3078372221
EmailFOLA_Visitor_Information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

FortsMigrationsMilitaryInfantry and MilitiaCavalryUS ArmyIndigenous and Native WarriorNative American HeritageTransportationRoads, Routes and HighwaysWars and ConflictsIndian and Frontier WarsWestward Expansion

Visitor Centers

Fort Laramie National Historic Site Visitor Center

Start your tour at the Visitor Center. Located in the restored 1884 Commissary Storehouse, you can view an 18-minute orientation film, tour our museum, and…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.