Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historical Site
Wyoming State Historic Site · Albany County
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historical Site entrance fee
$9 per adult — Admission: adults and seniors $9, ages 12–17 $4.50, 11 and under free.
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historical Site hours
May – September
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily
October – April
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday
The Historic Site is OPEN on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day
The Historic Site is CLOSED on the following days: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Hours as published by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historical Site
Opened in 1872 as a federal penitentiary and later Wyoming's first state prison, this Laramie site held outlaws for 30 years. See the cells, the broom factory and the warden's house, then walk the Big Laramie River trail.
Things to do
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Event and wedding space
Contact
Phone307-745-6161
Address975 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, WY 82070
🎒 Gear up for Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historical Site
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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