Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fishes, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are exceptional for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. Most remarkable is the story they tell of ancient life in a subtropical landscape.
Fossil Butte National Monument
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Hearing Impaired
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Activities
Atv Riding
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Wildlife Watching
Fossil Butte Entrance Fee
Entrance fee is $0.00.
Free
Directions
By car: Travel 9 miles west of Kemmerer, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 30. There is a highway sign near mile post 44; turn right onto Lincoln County Road 300. The Historic Quarry Trail is approximately 1/2 mile on the right. Continue west on County Road 300 for approximately 3 miles to Chicken Creek Road which provides access to the visitor center, scenic drive, Nature Trail and picnic area. Closest airports: Rock Springs, Wyoming (130 miles); Salt Lake City, Utah (150 miles)
Weather
Expect a variety of weather conditions no matter what time of year you visit. Spring, fall and winter can be very cold; expect snow and winter conditions. Spring: Day time temperatures usually range from 30 F to 65 F Summer: Day time temperatures range from 60 F to 90 F Fall: Day time temperatures range from 45 F to 70 F Winter: Day time temperatures range from -20 F to 30 F
