Guernsey, WY & Area

Trail Ruts Golf Course at Larson Park

Located in Guernsey, this scenic 9-hole public course is uniquely celebrated as the only golf course in America built directly on the historic Oregon Trail. It shares grounds with Larson Park Campground, providing easy RV and tent camping.

Guernsey State Park

Surrounding the Guernsey Reservoir, this park is a National Historic Landmark famed for hosting some of the finest 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) architecture in the Rocky Mountain region. Must-see historic structures include the hand-hewn Guernsey Museum and "The Castle" overlook. The park provides numerous campgrounds, boat ramps, and miles of hiking trails.

North Platte River

The lifeblood of the region's early history and modern recreation, this river feeds Guernsey Reservoir and flows past the historic Oregon Trail ruts and Register Cliff. It serves as a popular waterway for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

Grayrocks Reservoir

Nestled southwest of Guernsey, this sprawling 3,500-acre reservoir is a haven for boaters, swimmers, and anglers looking to catch trophy-sized walleye, bass, and catfish. It features free primitive camping along its extensive shorelines, making it a highly popular budget-friendly retreat.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

The Laramie Peak Unit of this sprawling national forest encompasses the rugged, pine-covered terrain of the North Laramie Range. It provides vast opportunities for dispersed backcountry camping, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, hunting, and remote wilderness exploration.

Laramie Peak

Towering as the highest point in the North Laramie Range at an elevation of 10,275 feet, this iconic peak served as a vital navigational beacon for pioneers heading west. Today, hikers can tackle the challenging Laramie Peak Trail starting from Friend Park Campground, climbing through dense forests and over steep switchbacks to unlock breathtaking 360-degree views across multiple states.

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Preserving a major 19th-century trading post and military fort on the North Platte River in southeastern Wyoming. It was an important stop for people traveling west on the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails, and later served as a U.S. Army post.

Pony Express

Center Star Station (also called Central Star, Ward's Station, Nine Mile House, and Sand Point) was a Pony Express stop near Register Cliff. It operated during the Pony Express era, 1860–1861, along the route that crossed Wyoming. The station itself is no longer standing; a historical marker identifies the site.

Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center

A Wyoming National Guard facility, Camp Guernsey spans more than 78,000 acres and supports training for the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, law enforcement, and other agencies. The center includes live-fire ranges, maneuver areas, an airfield, and lodging for more than 1,500 people.

As an active military training center, access is restricted. Some areas may be open for managed hunting, fishing, or seasonal programs.