# Independence Rock, United States: what it is and when to go > Independence Rock is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States, at 1,833 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/independence-rock/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places · Nature, Mountains, History, Wildlife - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 1,833 m - **Best time:** July to September. - **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 1,371 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 42.49413, -107.13256 ## What it is and where Independence Rock is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States, at 1,833 m above sea level. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 42.49413, -107.13256; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,371 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.494126%2C-107.132556) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.494126%2C-107.132556) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/), [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/), [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Independence Rock is **July to September**, and the season is short because it sits at 1,833 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 13 | | February | Better not | 10 h 20 | | March | Better not | 11 h 39 | | April | Better not | 13 h 10 | | May | Better not | 14 h 25 | | June | Possible | 15 h 06 | | July | Best time | 14 h 49 | | August | Best time | 13 h 44 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Possible | 10 h 49 | | November | Better not | 9 h 32 | | December | Better not | 8 h 54 | In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | Nature | July to September | June and October | | Mountains | July to September | June and October | | History | July to September | June and October | | Wildlife | July to September | June and October | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Independence Rock has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Tom Sun Ranch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tom-sun-ranch/): Nature · History · 9.0 km - [Pathfinder Dam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pathfinder-dam/): Place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places · 23 km - [Split Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/split-rock/): Mountain in Wyoming, United States of America · 33 km - [Garfield Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/garfield-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 34 km - [Bradley Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bradley-peak/): Mountain in Wyoming, United States of America · 37 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Nature - [Niagara Falls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/niagara-falls-2/): three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States - [Grand Canyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-canyon-2/): steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Denali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/monte-denali/): highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Mauna Kea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mauna-kea/): Hawaiian volcano Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Independence Rock? It is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Independence Rock? July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,833 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. ### How do you get to Independence Rock? The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,371 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.494126%2C-107.132556) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Tom Sun Ranch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tom-sun-ranch/), [Pathfinder Dam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pathfinder-dam/), [Split Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/split-rock/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/356501996), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q944336), CC0. More about Independence Rock on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Rock_(Wyoming)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).