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Fossil Butte National Monumentexploring the backcountry
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Fossil Butte National Monument
Accessibility
 
The visitor center, trailhead vault toilets, and picnic area are wheelchair accessible.
Priscacara liops
Visitor Center Activities
Over 80 fossils are displayed at the visitor center including a 13-foot crocodile.
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exploring the backcountry
Outdoor Activities
If you have an appetite to explore, venture into the monument's high desert landscape.
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This fossil mosquito was found in the Fossil Lake deposits. Insect fossils are rare compared to fish and have not been researched.
Your Safety
The sun, lightning, elevation, and insects can affect the enjoyment of your visit.
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sagebrush country, photo by Rich Walter  

Did You Know?
Fossil Butte National Monument is one of a few areas in southwestern Wyoming not grazed by cattle and sheep.

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