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Park Notices:

Campsite Closures:

August 15-17, 2025:

All sites will show as closed on the reservation system for Medicine Lodge Kid Outdoor Day.  Priority use of the sites will be for the families of the participants.  To make a reservation, parents/guardians of the participant(s) will need to call the park directly at 307.469.2234.  (The reservation window still applies.  120 days prior to WY residents, 113 days prior for out-of-state residents)

 

Group Area Reservation Update: 

 

Group Shelter Reservations will open on January 10 of the same year.

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 reservation day.

- 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 reservation day.

 

Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site & Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site Featured on Wyoming News Now for Receiving a Grant From the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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More than 10,000 years of rich, cultural history thrives at Medicine Lodge amongst the endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Wildlife viewing and opportunities for adventure are amongst the best in the state.

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Grand Reopening of Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site's Interpretive History Cabin

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Contact: Heather Jolley, 307-469-2234; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Grand Reopening of Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site's Interpretive History Cabin

 

HYATTVILLE, Wyo. – May 21, 2025 – Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is excited to announce the reopening of the Interpretive History Cabin at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site. Join us with family and friends at the park on Saturday, June 7, to celebrate.

 

The Interpretive History Cabin has been closed for the past two years due to water damage from flash flooding and heavy snow melt.  The Division of Wyoming State Parks' Central Construction Office crew lifted the historic building to replace and raise the foundation to help mitigate water damage from future flood events.  The bottom sill logs were replaced, new flooring was installed, and Medicine Lodge's site staff has now finished installing all the interpretive panels and displays.

 

"We are very excited to have this project completed," said Heather Jolley, park superintendent of Medicine Lodge. "Our visitors have long awaited to explore the site's history in this interpretive cabin, which focuses on archaeology."  Medicine Lodge is full of life history that covers the past 10,000 years.  Last year, the newest addition to the park opened, the Medicine Lodge Cultural Experience, which gives visitors an idea of what life could have been like over those thousands of years.  Jolley added, "Since the opening of the Cultural Experience, over 1,800 people have taken the journey back through time.  With the reopening of the interpretive history cabin, visitors can read about modern-day practices for discovering the past and then experience the past themselves."

 

The celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. It will feature "Expert" tables hosted by programs within the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources umbrella. One table will highlight archaeology, staffed by Michael Page, senior archaeologist of the Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist. The other will focus on the reconstruction of the cabin, with Cole Horton, supervisor of the Central Construction Office, available to share insights. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the tables to ask questions and learn more about each topic. Site staff will serve Dutch-oven dessertswhile supplies last, and the first 150 visitors will receive a commemorative sticker. 


For more information on events and programs, visit wyoparks.info/medicinelodge or follow us on Facebook at @MedLodge. Learn more about the diverse programs within Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources at wyospcr.wyo.gov.
 
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Figure 1: Interpretive History Cabin at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site in 1980. Figure 2: Interpretive History Cabin at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site in 2025.
 
Contact: Heather Jolley, 307-469-2234; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
 

 

 

 
 

 

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Site Status

 

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site is open year round with well maintained access to the park no matter the conditions.

Seasonal Water Closure - October through April (sometimes mid-May)

Water will only be available at one hydrant that is located next to the Site Cabin.

For more information, please call the park at 307-469-2234.

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Hours

 
  • 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.

 

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307-469-2234

 

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 Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site
 4800 Co Rd 52
 Hyattville, WY 82428

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