Fee: Day use: $7/vehicle (WY residents), $12/vehicle (non-residents). Camping: base $10 residents / $18 non-residents plus day-use fee and tax. Annual day-use pass $48 residents / $96 non-residents. Reservations: reserve.wyoming.gov or 877-WYO-PARK
About this park
Medicine Lodge is a state archaeological site in the Big Horn Basin near Hyattville, managed together with Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. It has camping, a creek with a beach for fishing and swimming, interpretive cabins and a reservable group shelter. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and headquarters is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and most weekends in the busy season. The interpretive cabins are closed from October 31 through April 30 and can be unlocked if you call ahead. The page notes that campsite #6 is closed while grass regrows. The coordinates point to the nearby town of Hyattville and are approximate.
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site FAQ
Where is Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site located?
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site is in Hyattville, Wyoming, at 4800 Co Rd 52. GPS coordinates: 44.2575, -107.6044. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site?
Day use: $7/vehicle (WY residents), $12/vehicle (non-residents). Camping: base $10 residents / $18 non-residents plus day-use fee and tax. Annual day-use pass $48 residents / $96 non-residents. Reservations: reserve.wyoming.gov or 877-WYO-PARK. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site?
You can call (307) 469-2234. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Big Game Campground (99.8 mi, reservable)
- Wapiti Campground (100.8 mi, reservable)
- Rattin Campground (101.0 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site?
This listing was last updated on October 8, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.