Fort Bridger State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 782-3842
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Site statusFort Bridger State Historic Site grounds are open year round, sunrise to sunset!
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 41 acres, Fort Bridger State Historic Site lies in Uinta County, about 4 miles northwest of Mountain View.
Things to do include historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center — Museum | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | May 1 – Sep 30 |
| Other — Historic Buildings | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | May 1 – Sep 30 |
| Park — Grounds | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Museum: May 1 to September 30: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM October 1 to April 30: Museum and Buildings are closed to the general public. Museum and buildings can be open by appointment with advanced notice and schedule permitting. Please email Superintendant Joshua Camp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Historic Buildings: May 1 to September 30: Open Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Grounds: Open year round, sunrise to sunset
Museum: May 1 to September 30: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM October 1 to April 30: Museum and Buildings are closed to the general public. Museum and buildings can be open by appointment with advanced notice and schedule permitting. Please email Superintendant Joshua Camp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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
- Booking system
- reserve.wyoming.gov
- Phone
- 877-996-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Trails
The site also interprets the many trails that came through Fort Bridger including the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Pony Express Trail, Overland Trail, Cherokee Trail and Lincoln Highway. Visit Jim Bridger's famous trading post on The Oregon Trail as well as the fort built by the US Army and the old hotel on the Lincoln Highway.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
- Address
- 37000 I-80BL
Fort Bridger, WY 82933 - Nearest town
- Mountain View — about 4 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3196, -110.3919
- Phone
- (307) 782-3842
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The site also interprets the many trails that came through Fort Bridger including the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Pony Express Trail, Overland Trail, Cherokee Trail and Lincoln Highway. Visit Jim Bridger's famous trading post on The Oregon Trail as well as the fort built by the US Army and the old hotel on the Lincoln Highway. Fort Bridger is located in southwest Wyoming approximately three miles off I-80 (exit 34).
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wyoming State Parks list + Wyoming Historic Sites list (Joomla article pages)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Fort Bridger 1858b (LC).tif — Public domain (US federal government work), Samuel C. Mills
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology