Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site

Wyoming State Historic Site · Big Horn County

Entrance feeFree
CountyBig Horn
CampingYes

Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site entrance fee

Free entry — No day-use fee; camping is charged per night.

Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site hours

The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Park Headquarters Hours M-F: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., also open most weekends during the busy season.

Hours as published by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site

Medicine Lodge Creek has drawn people for over 10,000 years, and three log-cabin museums tell its archaeology, natural history and wildlife story. Entry is free, and campsites and horse corrals make it a base for riding the public land around it.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Tent Campsites

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Event and wedding space — $200.00
  • Group picnic shelters — $200.00

Facility hours

The interpretive cabins are closed seasonally from October 31 through April 30.

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone307-469-2234

Address4800 Co Rd 52, Hyattville, WY 82428

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