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About Our Site - Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site

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:

***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.

 

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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Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Awards Additional ARPA Funding

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January 9, 2024

The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation is pleased to announce two additional recipients of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant program accounting for an added $509,836 in allocated funding. To date, the grant program has awarded $2,612,359 for outdoor recreation projects across the state. 

Two additional Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant applications were approved in early January including $486,736 for the City of Cheyenne’s Belvoir Ranch Trailhead and $23,100 for the City of Kemmerer’s Youth Fishing Pond Rehabilitation. 

Made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds appropriated by the Wyoming Legislature and approved by Governor Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant program was established to award funding to public outdoor recreation projects throughout the state. 

On November 1, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation announced the second round of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant program with an application deadline of January 26, 2024 at 5 pm.

Applicants are invited to join the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, the Wyoming State Budget Department, and CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) LLP for an hour-long overview and Q&A on the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant program on January 17th, 2024 at 10:00 am. 

Applicants are encouraged to come prepared with any questions relating to the project they are seeking funding for. Meeting details are as follows:

 

WY OREC Grant Program- Applicant Q&A

Wednesday, January 17 · 10:00 – 11:00 am MST

Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/szv-isjk-jwk

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-649-9112 PIN: ‪824 097 849#

 

The meeting will be recorded and posted on the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation website following the meeting.

For more information about awarded projects, the program and/or to apply for the 2023-2024 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation ARPA Grant program, please visit wyorec.info/grantprogram.

 

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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.

The 2025 Group Area reservations begin on January 2 at 8:00am, and will be available online at reserve.wyoming.gov or by calling 877-996-7275. 

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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