Fossil Butte National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Fossil Butte National Monument

Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fish, 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 sub-tropical landscape.

		Things to do There are many activities at Fossil Butte National Monument, whether you explore the park on your own or with a ranger. more...

		Things to know before you come Summer is the best time to visit. Days are usually sunny and not too hot; nights are cool. No lodging, restaurants, or camping are available in the monument. more...

		For kids Hey, kids! There's lots of fun stuff to do at Fossil Butte National Monument. You can make a fossil rubbing, clean a fossil, visit a fossil quarry, hike with a ranger, and become a Junior Ranger. more...

Write to

Fossil Butte National Monument
P.O. Box 592
Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101

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Phone

Visitor Center and Headquarters
(307) 877-4455

Fax

(307) 877-4457

Climate

Today's climate is semiarid with low relative humidity, lots of sunshine, and considerable wind. Snow falls November through May.