South Pass Overlook

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Rock Springs Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access

7,231 ft
Elevation
A stop along the National Historic Trail Auto Tour Route, the South Pass Overlook includes six interpretive signs that focus on the early emigration period and the importance of the pass in US History. This is a fee-free site. The site is ADA accessible.

Getting there

Take State Highway 28 east of Farson 33 miles.

42.33083, -108.97420 · 42°19'51.0"N 108°58'27.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F282938475970787767533728
Low °F241219283541383123123
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

no fee

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about South Pass Overlook

Can you reserve a site at South Pass Overlook?
No. South Pass Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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