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Fossil Butte National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come
 
aspens in October
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The following pages will help you plan the logistics of your visit.  Keep in mind the elevation is 7,000 feet and the weather changes rapidly.  It can be 70 degrees one day and 30 degrees and snowing the next, even in July!
We are located in a sparsely populated area where a hundred miles might separate towns.  Communities are rather small; some have a post office and nothing more...something to keep in mind if you need gasoline.  Cell phone coverage is "spotty".
checking out the rock layers
Things to Do
Depending on the weather, your schedule and abilities, a variety of activities await you.
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Thanks to the wind, blue skies are common at Fossil Butte National Monument.
Weather Information
Weather plays a major role in the enjoyment of any visit. Get the latest weather forecast
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Snow begins to accumulate in November. 10-12 foot snow drifts cover the upper road from December through April.
Road Closures
Visiting September through May? Winter conditions limit driving opportunites.
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Research on fossil leaves like this one will provide information about the climate 50 million years ago.
Road Report
Winter driving conditions can be hazardous. Check the area road report.
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Did You Know?
Plant fossils, like palm fronds, tell us that 50 million years ago, southwest Wyoming's climate was much like Florida's is today.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST