History:

The area which is now Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site has been continuously occupied for more than 10,000 years. Homesteaded in 1884 by Byron F. Wickwire; Medicine Lodge was originally a working cattle ranch. The ranch was purchased in 1972 by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department which created the 12,000 acre Medicine Lodge Wildlife Habitat Management Area.

In 1973, a portion of the habitat management area was developed into Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site where cultural history and recreational access continues today.

General Site Information:

No day use fee's are required

Camping fees per night and per vehicle are as follows: 

      Wyoming Resident: $10.00          Non-Resident: $18.00   (taxes not included in listed prices)

      Must camp in a designated campsite.  Two (2) vehicle maximum per site.

Camping reservations are required from May 1 - September 30.  To make a reservation, please call 877-WYO-PARK (877-996-7275) or go online to reserve.wyoming.gov. 

Public Horse Corrals are available and free of charge. Certified weed seed free hay is required inside the park. Please be courteous and scoop manure to the alley ways of the corrals for easy cleanup by site staff. 

Vehicles in the park after 10:00PM shall have a valid camping permit displayed

GROUP AREA RESERVATIONS

***Reminder Group Area Reservations begin on the first business day of the year (January 2, 2025).***

This year you must go online to reserve.wyoming.gov or phone the call center at 877-996-7275 to make your reservation.

The group area is very popular and will fill up fast.

Tips to save time for online reservations:

- Create an account (if you haven't already) before January 2.

- Familiarize yourself with the reservation website before reservation day.

- Log into your account before selecting desired dates.

The Group Site will not show any availability or likely be visible before January 2.

The group area has a reservation fee of $75.00 per day.  Camping fees still apply per vehicle/per night to be paid upon arrival.