Fort Fetterman State Historic Site
Notice: Site status — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Tue–Sat 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 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) 358-9288
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Site statusFt. Fetterman State Historic Site is officially CLOSED for the 2026 season! See you Memorial Day weekend 2027! Tuesday thru Satruday 9am to 4pm. You… (more)
Ft. Fetterman State Historic Site is officially CLOSED for the 2026 season! See you Memorial Day weekend 2027! Tuesday thru Satruday 9am to 4pm. You may also contact site Superintendent, Jenna Thorburn at 307-358-9288 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 62 acres, Fort Fetterman State Historic Site lies in Converse County, about 7 miles northwest of Douglas.
The park supports historic sites, geocaching, wildlife watching, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Tue–Sat | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Please Note that this site is open seasonally only (Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend) Fort Fetterman is officially CLOSED for the 2026 season! Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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
GeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
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
- 752 WY 93
Douglas, WY 82633 - Nearest town
- Douglas — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8403, -105.4796
- Phone
- (307) 358-9288
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)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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