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Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark

Lovell, WY

History

A sacred stone circle at 2,940 m in the Bighorn Mountains, reached by a 2.4 km walk from the parking area. Open in summer only.

Nearest town
Lovell, WY
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.8260, -107.9210

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Porcupine CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • Bald Mountain CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • Horseshoe Bend CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • North Tongue River CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • Lovell Camper ParkCampsite
    23 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
    Drinking waterShowersToilets
  • KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    24 mi from Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark?

Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is in Lovell, WY, at GPS 44.8260, -107.9210. It is about 24 mi from Greybull.

Can you camp near Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Porcupine Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark?

Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bighorn Mountains: Medicine Wheel and Bighorn Canyon.

What is there to see near Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark?

Places worth a stop nearby: Devil Canyon Overlook, Bighorn Canyon (22 mi), Shell Falls (22 mi), Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (57 mi) and Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site (57 mi).

When is the best time to visit Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark?

The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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