Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
Also known as Fort Fred Steele, Fort Steele
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 7 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) 320-3013
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Site statusFt. Steele is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please visit our hours of operation prior to your visit.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Carbon County, about 15 miles east of Rawlins, Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site covers about 166 acres.
The park supports historic sites, biking, fishing, geocaching, and wildlife watching.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Fort Steele is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Season: Open Memorial Day Site is closes for the winter on Labor Day
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
BikingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Trails
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site is administered by the Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
✓ 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
- Fort Fred Steele State, I-80, Exit 228, 1.25 miles north of rest area
Rawlins, WY 82334 - Nearest town
- Rawlins — about 15 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7775, -106.9387
- Phone
- (307) 320-3013
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
This frontier Army post, which served as a hub for both the military and Wyoming’s lumber and livestock industries, is located just off I-80 at Exit 228.
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: North Platte River, at Fort Steele. Carbon County, Wyoming - NARA - 516615.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), William Henry Jackson
“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