Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site
Notice: Site status — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 469-2234
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Site statusMedicine Lodge State Archaeological Site is open year round with well maintained access to the park no matter the conditions. Seasonal Water Closures… (more)
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site is open year round with well maintained access to the park no matter the conditions. Seasonal Water Closures occur from October through April, and re-opens in May. During the off-season, water will only be available at one hydrant that is located next to the Site Cabin, across from the Red Barn. For more information, please call the park at 307-469-2234.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is a historic site in Big Horn County, about 26 miles east of Basin.
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling, horseback riding, historic sites, and winter sports. Water access includes a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
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 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office — Park Headquarters Hours M-F | Sat–Sun | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Busy season |
| Park | The interpretive cabins are closed seasonally from October 31 through April 30. Call ahead prior to your visit to arrange to have the cabins unlocked. | ||
Official wording
The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Park Headquarters Hours M-F: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., also open most weekends during the busy season.
The interpretive cabins are closed seasonally from October 31 through April 30. Call ahead prior to your visit to arrange to have the cabins unlocked.
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.
Camping
Campsite Closures: Campsite #6 is closed for camping and parking for an undetermined amount of time.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingHuntingOff-highway vehiclesWinter sportsSnowmobilingSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Swimming
Visitors who wish to use the creek beach for fishing or swimming may still do so.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Accessible facilities listed: Fishing Pier ADA
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4800 Co Rd 52
Hyattville, WY 82428 - Nearest town
- Basin — about 26 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2986, -107.5401
- Phone
- (307) 469-2234
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