Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site 4800 Rd. 52 Hyattville, WY 82428 US TripAdvisor® Traveler Rating 17 Website (307) 469-2234 Email Get Directions Details Wrapper Description Description Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is located by taking U.S. Highway 16 , Highway 20 and then State Route 31, turn onto Cold Springs Road. The Medicine Lodge site has long been known for its Indian petroglyphs and pictographs. They are directly associated with important human habitation sites for thousands of years. Within a 12-mile radius of Medicine Lodge, five distinct vegetation zones can be found. These range from the desert basin to the big mountain meadows. A variety of Wyoming’s animals are here at the site. In addition to porcupines, prairie dogs, bobcats and mountain lions, there are many others to see. There is excellent fishing for brook and brown trout. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars, as there are over 100 species of birds that call Medicine Lodge home. The site includes approximately 25 camping spots with fire grills, picnic tables and vault toilets plus a visitor center and nature trail which is located on the grassy areas along the Medicine Lodge creek. All these sites are available for either tents, R.V.’s, or for picnicking. To have a campfire though you must have a grill. There is a large group area available on a reservation basis. There is also a universally accessible concrete sidewalk, fishing path with turnouts for access to pools in the stream. ? Reviews TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews By ki0ki - 7249007 on Jan,1 1970 Wow Stunning close up petroglyphs. It I'd well worth I The drive here. Call ahead for a camp spot. You want to be right next to the stream and overhang. There is a charge. Read Full Review By G803JZlisaa - 7249007 on Jan,1 1970 Worth the drive, beautiful place We camped here at one of the first-come-first-served campsites. So quiet and peaceful. Park very well maintained. Park Rangers were super friendly. Petroglyphs are easy to access. Really popular... Read Full Review By Rowena M - 7249007 on Jan,1 1970 This is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . It is one of the most significant archeology sites in WY because of its most complete stratigraphic sequences of human occupation thus far found in the state. Two radiocarbon dates from the fire... Read Full Review See All Reviews Related Content Four Reasons Families Love the Wyoming Dinosaur Center Have You Discovered Devils Tower Country? 10 Ways to Love Our Public Lands Fly Your WY Road-Trip Contest