Fort Bridger
Fort Bridger was originally a 19th-century fur trading outpost established in 1842, on Blacks Fork of the Green River, in what is now Uinta County, Wyoming, United States and was then part of Mexico. Its setting is 0 mi west of Fort Bridger. Records date it to 1928.
A museum, 0 mi west of Fort Bridger
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Evanston, 30 miles west. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 64" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 74–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1928
Fort Bridger dates from 1928. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort Bridger
Fort Bridger was originally a 19th-century fur trading outpost established in 1842, on Blacks Fork of the Green River, in what is now Uinta County, Wyoming, United States and was then part of Mexico. It became a vital resupply point for wagon trains on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The US Army established a military post here in 1858 during the Utah War, until it was finally closed in 1890. A small town, Fort Bridger, Wyoming, remains near the fort and takes its name from it.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1928
- Area
- 40 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1969)
- Wikipedia readers
- 35K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Fort Bridger
For a bed close by, look to Lyman (3) and Evanston (24).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Fort Bridger | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bridger 43% vacation homes | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 180 | — | — |
| Lyman | 5 mi east | 5 min | 3 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 2,216 | $289K | — |
| Evanston | 30 mi west | 45 min | 24 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 11,705 | $281K | C |
| Mountain View | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,264 | $270K | — |
| Robertson 44% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 76 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Fort Bridger
Places worth adding lie within 68 miles.
37 mi MountainKing's Peak
68 mi LakeBear Lake
43 mi National MonumentFossil Butte National Monument21K visitors a year59 mi Ski areaPine Creek Ski Area33 runs · 1,361 ft verticalPhoto credits
King's Peak: Hyrum K. Wright, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bear Lake: kla4067, CC BY 2.0 · Fossil Butte National Monument: Phil Stoffer (USGS), Public domain
Fort Bridger: common questions
What town is Fort Bridger near?
Fort Bridger, WY, about 0 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Fort Bridger?
June, July and August, with highs of 74–81°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Bridger?
Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS), about 71 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Bridger?
Lyman (5 mi, 3 places to stay) and Evanston (30 mi, 24 places to stay).
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