A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Wyoming
A meeting place on the overland routes
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Fall colors paint the parade grounds near Old Bedlam. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

A meeting place on the overland routes

Restored and surviving buildings reveal a trading and military post at a crossroads of migration and Native history. Allow time to explore the complex relationships behind the familiar frontier image.

Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.
Fall colors paint the parade grounds near Old Bedlam.
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Historic post buildings
  • Parade ground
  • Treaty and trail interpretation

Before you go

This is a national historic site. Confirm which building interiors and ranger programs are available.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.