A large two story white building with pillars. Several windows with green shutters
Oldest Building in the State of Wyoming. Chase Swift Photography/Chase Swift

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Wyoming · National Park Service

Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment in 1890. Nicknamed the “Grand Old Post,” Fort Laramie witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
3078372221
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Forts · Migrations · Military · Infantry and Militia · Cavalry · US Army · Indigenous and Native Warrior · Native American Heritage · Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Wars and Conflicts · Indian and Frontier Wars · Westward Expansion

Activities & features: Astronomy · Stargazing · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Living History · Historic Weapons Demonstration · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Ash and cottonwood trees show their fall colors next to an open grass field.
    NPS Photo
  • Native American people riding horses - some in traditional regalia - in front the Cavalry Barracks.
    NPS Photo
  • A large, long tan building with many windows with the sun shining on it
    NPS
  • Rangers in living history clothing fire a salute with Springfield rifles for Independence Day.
    NPS Photo
  • View of the parade ground from the porch of "Old Bedlam".
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12