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A large two story white building with pillars. Several windows with green shutters

Oldest Building in the State of Wyoming.

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.

Living history interpreter portraying the Post Trader.

In the summer living history interpreters bring the post to life, including the Post Trader in the refurnished 1849 store.

Living history interpreter explaining the life of a trapper/trader to young visitors

Special attention is given to helping our young visitors understand the past at Fort Laramie National Historic Site.

Aerial view of Fort Laramie NHS from the South

Overview of Fort Laramie as it exists today with many of the historic buildings fully restored and refurnished and numerous other ruins and foundations.

Two tipis across the Laramie River from the fort in fall

Tipis were a common scene at Fort Laramie from 1834-1872. At times, during treaty negotiations dozens of tipis could be found here.

Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.

Fall colors paint the parade grounds near Old Bedlam.

Ruins of a concrete structure with snow on top.

Ruins of the powder magazine within the winter snows.

A deer looking up in morning fog near the shelter belt at the old Holtclaw Tract homestead.

Morning fog north of Fort Laramie

A group of mounted individuals ride hors near a concrete historic structure.

Riding past the Cavalry Barracks

Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.

Riding toward the parade ground

Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.

A salute to each state of the union in 1876.

Physical Address:

965 Gray Rocks Road

Fort Laramie, WY 82212

Mailing Address:

965 Gray Rocks Road

Fort Laramie, WY 82212

contact-details

Phone Number: 3078372221 Voice
Phone Number: 3078372120 Fax

Email Address: FOLA_Visitor_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park grounds and historic buildings

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.

Weather Information:

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.