Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Wed–Sun noon – 4 p.m. (Jan 1 – May 31)
- 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) 684-7629
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Site statusThe Interpretive Center is now open year round! Please visit www.fortphilkearny.org for a schedule of events! The Fort grounds, as well as the… (more)
The Interpretive Center is now open year round! Please visit www.fortphilkearny.org for a schedule of events! The Fort grounds, as well as the Fetterman and Wagon Box Fight sites, are open daily year-round.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Johnson County, about 20 miles south of Sheridan, Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site covers about 697 acres.
The park supports historic sites, hunting in season, 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 | Wed–Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | Jan 1 – May 31 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Jun 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Wed–Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
Official wording
January 1 -May 31: Wednesday-Sunday, 12pm-4pm June - Sept 30: Daily, 8am-5pm Oct 1 - December 31: Wednesday-Sunday, 12pm-4pm
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 toursHuntingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- 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
- 528 Wagon Box Rd
Banner, WY 82832 - Nearest town
- Sheridan — about 20 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.5322, -106.8264
- Phone
- (307) 684-7629
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