Why go
- City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, US.
- Served by Rock Springs Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
History
Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 23,526 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in the U.S. state of Wyoming, and the most populous city in Sweetwater County. Rock Springs is the principal city of the Rock Springs micropolitan statistical area, which has a population of 37,975.
Where to stay
1545 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · wyndhamhotels.com
1660 Sunset Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · ihg.com
700 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · myplacehotels.com
525 Gateway Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · sweetwaterlodgewyoming.com
60 Winston Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · hilton.com
88 Westland Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · wyndhamhotels.com
1901 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · hilton.com
1004 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · budgethost.com
1556 9th St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · sandsinnwy.com
1630 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · bestwestern.com
2717 Dewar Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · hilton.com
1635 Elk St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · studio6.com
86 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · koa.com
2622 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · choicehotels.com
1430 9th St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · economyguestvillageandapartments.top
1204 9th St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · facebook.com
75 N Center St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · codymotelrocksprings.top
1411 9th St, Rock Springs, WY 82901 · instagram.com
1525 9th St, Rock Springs, WY 82901
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Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1899 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1665 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, 82901-7048 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3028 College Road, Rock Springs, 82901 · pizza.dominos.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1607 Elk Street, Rock Springs, 82901 · mcdonalds.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-22:00; Th-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 97 Gateway Boulevard, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1762 Elk Street, Rock Springs, 82901 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 108 Westland Way, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.tacobell.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1981 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.wendys.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1577 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 118 Westland Way, Rock Springs, 82901 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 80 Gateway Boulevard, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.pizzahut.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 744 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, 82901 · casachavezmexicanrestaurant.com
Mexican, Grill, Salad, Burger, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-21:30; Su 07:30-16:00 Features: takeaway · santafesouthwestgrill.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2705 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901 · locations.kfc.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1639 Elk Street · tacotime.com
Breakfast, American, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 07:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 07:00-21:30 · 1610 Elk Street
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
American, Buffet, Restaurant · American/Buffet restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Steak House, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Steak House/Fine Dining restaurant · 404 N Street, Rock Springs, 82901 · boarstusksteakhouse.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00 · 1481 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, 82901-5812
Restaurant · restaurant · 516 Broadway Street, Rock Springs, 82901 · abarroteselprimocarniceria.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Elk Street
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Airports
Rock Springs Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) 8.7 mi to the centre
382 WY-370, Rock Springs, WY 82901 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Delta Air Lines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Denver, Gillette, Salt Lake City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (EM2) · 2 routes: Gillette*, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Greater Green River Intergalactic Spaceport 17 mi to the centre
Green River, WY, US
Farson Airport 37 mi to the centre
Farson, WY, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rock Springs Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RKS has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Denver, Gillette, Salt Lake City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rock Springs, Wyoming. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing