State Historic Site · Wyoming
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
- Location
- Carbon County, Wyoming
- Nearest town
- 15 miles east of Rawlins
- Type
- State Historic Site
About Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
The North Platte River crossing marks the spot where the Union Pacific Railroad's builders needed protection in 1868, prompting the Army to raise this fort using both soldiers and civilian workers. It stood alongside Fort Sanders and Fort D.A. Russell as one of three military posts guarding the transcontinental line's construction, and it took its name from the recently deceased General Frederick Steele.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site is in Carbon County, Wyoming, 15 miles east of Rawlins. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.