Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Fossil

Ghost town in Lincoln County, Wyoming · Carbon Basin district

Founded
1897
Peak Population
~300
Elevation
6,600 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Lincoln
Coordinates
41.8600, -110.7500
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History

A small railroad stop and quarrying community where workers extracted the famous Green River Formation fossil fish specimens. The area's world-renowned fossil beds drew both commercial and scientific interest. The legacy is preserved at Fossil Butte National Monument.

Visiting Fossil

What remains: Historical markers and old quarry sites. Fossil Butte National Monument nearby preserves geological history with interpretive facilities.

Access: Near US-30 west of Kemmerer. Passenger vehicle accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fossil?

Fossil is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in the Carbon Basin area at an elevation of 6,600 ft, coordinates 41.8600, -110.7500.

Can you visit Fossil today?

Near US-30 west of Kemmerer. Passenger vehicle accessible.

What remains at Fossil?

Historical markers and old quarry sites. Fossil Butte National Monument nearby preserves geological history with interpretive facilities.

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