Lance Creek Fossil Site

About Lance Creek Fossil Site

Part of the sage brush steppe, this fossil site offers rolling hills for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography, and dispersed camping. Motorized use is limited to designated roads.

How to Get There

• From Newcastle: Take US Interstate 85 South for 59.2 miles. Then take a right onto WY-270 S for about 15 miles. BLM Lance Creek will be on either side of the road. • From Douglas: Take I-25 South for 9 miles. Then take the US-18/US-20 exit toward Lusk and turn left onto the US-18 East highway for 32.7 miles. Turn left onto WY-270 for 18.3 miles until you reach Lance Creek.

Plan Your Visit to Lance Creek Fossil Site

Heading to Lance Creek Fossil Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)