Fort Laramie National Historic Site — Gray Rocks Road
Fort Laramie, WY Location

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Admission is free.
  Effective January 1, 2015 admission to Fort Laramie National Historic Site is FREE!

About

Crossroads of a Nation Moving West

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. This “grand old post” witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.

Directions

The park is located in Southeast Wyoming approximately 100 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 55 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. From Interstate-25, take exit 92 to U.S. Highway 26, proceed east to the town of Fort Laramie; turn right on State Route 160 and travel 3 miles to the park entrance.

Visitor Center
The park Museum and Visitor Center is open daily (with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day) at 8:00 am, with extended hours during the Summer, June through August.

Weather

Fort Laramie is located in the warmest part of Wyoming. Summer days can get quite hot (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit) with average temperatures in the 80s and 90s, though nights are mostly cool.The region is semi-arid with a very distinct winter dry season. About 70% of the normal annual precipitation falls during the spring and early summer. Winters can be cold and breezy with sub-zero days. Visitors should be aware that high winds are possible in the winter and can approach hurricane strength.

Permits and Reservations Information