Overview
Kemmerer is a city in Southwest Wyoming.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Kemmerer
J. C. Penney mother store
Fossil Country Museum
Fossil Lake Safari
Dig your own plant, fish and insect fossil. You get to keep whatever fossil you dig up. You can spend from 2 hrs up to a whole day at the quarry. Do not drive there if the road is wet and muddy.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Ogden)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RKS Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, Rock Springs — 78 mi away. Directions
- OGD Ogden Hinckley Airport, Ogden — 86 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 102 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning J. C. Penney mother store, Fossil Lake Safari
- Afternoon Fossil Country Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Understand
Kemmerer is home to the original J. C. Penney store.
See
See J. C. Penney mother store
See Fossil Country Museum
- The Fossil Butte National Monument is located 15 miles west of Kemmerer, Wyoming along U.S. Highway 30.
Do
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