Legend Rock State Petroglyph 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) 864-2176
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert We are open. Please view our hours to find a good time to visit!
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site is a park unit in Hot Springs County, about 22 miles northwest of Thermopolis.
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 | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Sunrise to sunset. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds year-round, weather permitting. During winter months, please use caution when snow or ice is present, as walking paths may be slippery. Roads leading into and out of the site may also be slick. Please use caution when traveling to and from the site.
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
Trails
Completed in 2011, Legend Rock now has a visitor center, interpretative trails, and picnic shelter.
Getting there
- Address
- 2861 West Cottonwood Road
Thermopolis, WY 82443 - Nearest town
- Thermopolis — about 22 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.7980, -108.6015
- Phone
- (307) 864-2176
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Legend Rock is located 29 miles northwest of Thermopolis.
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)
“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