State Historic Site

Connor Battlefield State Historic Site

Sheridan County, WyomingAbout 14 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
Yes
Official site
wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 684-7629

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 1

Alert Site statusConnor Battlefield Campground is OPEN for the season! Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

Covering about 14 acres, Connor Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Sheridan County, in Ranchester.

Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkApril- October: Weather permitting, camping is open. If the campground is closed, updates will be posted here. Dry camping only: no electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Restrooms and drinking water systems are available when the campground is open. November - March Campground is closed to camping and vehicles, however, the site can be accessed via a walking bridge across the creek. Restrooms and drinking water systems are closed from November - March.
Official wording

April- October: Weather permitting, camping is open. If the campground is closed, updates will be posted here. Dry camping only: no electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Restrooms and drinking water systems are available when the campground is open. November - March Campground is closed to camping and vehicles, however, the site can be accessed via a walking bridge across the creek. Restrooms and drinking water systems are closed from November - March.

Fees: Daily use is free! Nightly Non-Resident camping fees are $20.34 Nightly Wyoming Resident camping fees are $11.30

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).

Fees and passes

Parks: per vehicle per day ($7 resident / $12 non-resident).

Statewide fee rule from Wyoming's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Wyoming park passes

  • Annual Day Use Pass (resident) — $48 first vehicle ($42 early-bird Dec 1–Feb 15); $24 additional vehicle. Day-use fees at Wyoming state parks and historic sites for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
  • Annual Day Use Pass (non-resident) — $96 first vehicle ($89 Dec 1–Feb 15); $48 additional vehicle. Day-use fees for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
  • Annual Camping Pass (residents only) — $89.60 first vehicle; $44.80 additional vehicle. Camping fees only (does not cover day use) Details
  • Wyoming Resident Veterans Lifetime Pass — Free (eligibility: Wyoming resident veteran, 50%+ service-connected disability). Free day use and camping for life Details

From the Wyoming state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Camping
Not required
Booking system
reserve.wyoming.gov
Phone
877-996-7275

Camping sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, without reservations.

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We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

The site consists of 20 camping and picnic sites nestled in an oxbow of the Tongue River in the shade of large cottonwoods. Each camping and picnic site has a grill and table and two sites are ADA accessible. Connor offers a quiet, relaxing campsite, away from the hustle of the road in the peaceful shade of a river bottom. Camping sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, without reservations. Camping is seasonal. The park closes to camping and vehicles on October 31.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

CampingFishingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas
  • Playground

Camping

  • Tent camping

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Nearest town
Ranchester
Coordinates
44.9056, -107.1629
Phone
(307) 684-7629

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Directions from the park

Connor Battlefield Co. Road 67 Ranchester, WY

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Sources and freshness

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