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.
Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.