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Fossil Butte National Monument
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Forty-five miles north of Interstate 80, Kemmerer, Wyoming is at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 189 and 30.  The monument is 9 miles west of Kemmerer on U.S. Highway 30.  Follow the signs to the visitor center.

Commercial transportation or tour buses are not available.  The monument is a 2.5 hour drive from Salt Lake City International Airport.
undescribed bat, NPS photo
Things to know before you come
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Thanks to the wind, blue skies are common at Fossil Butte National Monument.
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fish eating fish, NPS photo of Fossil Country Museum specimen
Places to Stay and Eat
Nearby communities provide lodging, camping, restaurants and other services you might need.
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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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pronghorn antelope  

Did You Know?
There are more pronghorn antelope in the state of Wyoming than people. One hundred or so spend the spring, summer, and fall in Fossil Butte National Monument.

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