Gillette Wyoming

Located 95 miles west of Spearfish, the northeastern Wyoming town of Gillette plays a vital role in the nation’s energy industry, featuring museums, tours, shopping and plenty of amenities.

  • Gillette, Wyoming is just 95 miles west of Spearfish, SD, along Interstate-90. 
  • Enjoy a guided coal mine tour or visit the Rockpile Museum. 
  • Hike the plains and grassland areas keeping watch for mule deer, antelope, and hawks. 
  • Gillette services and amenities include hotels, motels, campgrounds, restaurants, and service stations. 

Overview

Situated between the Black Hills of South Dakota and Bighorn National Forest in northern Wyoming, Gillette is often referred to as the “Energy Capital of the Nation.” Known for its energy industry, Gillette produces large amounts of coal bed methane gas, coal and oil. Visitors can explore and hunt the plains, visit area museums and mines, and enjoy shopping, dining and other amenities.

Location

Gillette is located off Interstate-90, just 95 miles west of Spearfish.

Services/Amenities

Gillette is an active community featuring a downtown area and many hotels and motels for overnight needs. Dining options include steakhouses, bars and saloons, family restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and ethnic food options. Service stations, medical centers, bowling alleys, parks and more are located here.

Activities

Hunting
Surrounded by plains, grasslands and badlands formations, Gillette is a popular area for mule deer and antelope hunting.

Golfing
Golf enthusiasts can book a tee time at one of three area golf clubs.

Camping
Bring your RV or tent and stay at one of several public and private campgrounds surrounding Gillette. Enjoy shaded sites, laundry services, hook-ups and plenty of activities.

Attractions

Campbell Country Rockpile Museum
Learn about the cultural and natural history of Campbell County when you visit the Rockpile Museum. Located in the heart of Gillette, the museum showcases regional artifacts including clothing, saddles, quilts and other memorabilia as well as natural items such as dinosaur fossils, rocks and other mining materials. Open from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.

Eagle Butte Coal Mine Tours
Stop in at Gillette’s Visitor Center and register for a free coal mine tour (summer only). Wildlife including deer, antelope and birds of prey are often spotted on the 17-mile drive south to Eagle Butte Coal Mine, and once at the facility, you’ll experience the mining process up close and personal.

Getting Here

From Spearfish, SD, the drive to Gillette, WY is just an easy 90 minute journey west on Interstate 90.

Along the 95 mile route, travelers may wish to stop in the town of Sundance, or exit onto Hwy 14 N near the town of Moorcroft and take the short journey to Keyhole State Park and Reservoir.

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