South Pass City State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- 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) 332-3684
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Please go to southpasscity.org for the most up-to-date information.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
South Pass City State Historic Site is a 288-acre historic site in Fremont County, about 25 miles south of Lander.
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store — Historic Buildings and Gift Shop | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Memorial day to mid-october |
| Trails | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Historic Buildings and Gift Shop, Memorial Day to Mid-October: Open everyday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Site and Trails: Open sunrise to sunset, year-round, weather permitting. southpasscity.org
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 tours
Trails
For folks with as much interest in nature as history, South Pass City is home to three different hiking trails where you can enjoy viewing some of the area's wide array of wildlife, while still learning about the history of the area from interpretive signs on the trails. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) also passes through town. Popular among serious hikers and mountain bikers, the CDT runs the length of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico. Each year, numerous bikers and hikers utilizing this trail and visit the site.
Amenities
Facilities
- 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
- 125 South Pass Main St
South Pass City, WY 82520 - Nearest town
- Lander — about 25 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.4683, -108.7999
- Phone
- (307) 332-3684
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