Overview
Rock Springs is the biggest city in Sweetwater County in Southwest Wyoming. It had a population of 23,000 in 2019. Rock Springs' nickname is: "Home of 56 Nationalities". The town has a rich western and coal mining history.
3 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Rock Springs
Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site
Meeting point of the historic Overland Trail and the Union Pacific Railroad
Western Wyoming Community College Exhibits
Dinosaur and fossil display, Weidner Wildlife Museum, Natural History Museum
Rock Springs Historical Museum
Housed in an historic building that held the city hall, police, and jail, the museum features permanent and rotating exhibits about the industries and people of Rock Springs.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 11°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dinosaur National Monument)
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 — 7 mi away. Directions
- VEL Vernal Regional Airport, Vernal — 81 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 155 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 Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site, Western Wyoming Community College Exhibits
- Lunch Jack's Crepes
- Afternoon Rock Springs Historical Museum
- Dinner Broadway Burger Station
- Evening Square State Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Rock Springs sits 6,388 ft above sea level. Its location makes the weather difficult to predict and very hard to understand. Many days will be very windy and blow everything away. This strong gusts mixed with snow can make a very difficult day to drive around or across town.
Visitor information
Get in
By plane
By car
- The primary way to enter the city of Rock Springs is through Interstate 80. It is about 3 hours east of Salt Lake City, UT.
- Other ways to enter Rock Springs are: WY 191, WY 430 and WY 373.
By bus
See
Do
You can go to a mini golf place in downtown.
Buy
Shop Plaza Shopping Center
Shop Walmart
Eat
Eat Jack's Crepes
Savory and sweet crepes, house made pastas and paninis.
Drink
Sleep
Go next
Vernal- 191 South. About 2 hours away.
Grand Teton National Park- 191 North. About 3½ hours away.
Rawlins- 80 East. About 1 hour 45 minutes away.
Evanston- 80 West. About 1½ hours away.
Kemmerer- 80 West to 30 West. About 85 minutes away.
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