Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The camp opened Aug. 11, 1942, and closed Nov. 10, 1945. It held 13,997 people in all, with a peak of 10,767, making it the third-largest "town" in Wyoming. Sources differ on the start: Aug. 11 was the official opening, and the first incarcerees arrived by train on Aug. 12 (Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation). Young men there challenged the draft through the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center lists daily hours mid-May to early October and variable winter hours, with admission fees (Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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