Cockerellites liops is one of the more commonly found fishes in and around Fossil Butte National Monument.
Fossil Butte National Monument
National Monument · WY
In the ridges of southwest Wyoming are some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. They tell the story of ancient life in a warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake. Stingrays swam in the lake. Turtles basked in the sun. Leaves rustled in the breeze while early horses darted between the trunks. We reveal more of the past with each fossil found.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTemporary Phone Number for Visitor Center
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available7 activities
Park Name
InfoFossil Butte National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoWY
Phone
Info3078774455
fobu_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoVisitors may enter the park any day sunrise to sunset, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year. Camping is not available.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Fossil Butte Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoSchools and Education, Fossils and Paleontology, Geology
Weather Info
InfoExpect a variety of weather conditions no matter what time of year you visit. Spring, fall and winter can be very cold with snow and icy conditions. In spring, daytime temperatures usually range from
Getting There
InfoBy 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
Location
Info41.8564° N, -110.7625° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website