Facility Overview
The parking facilities at Little America Hotel - Wyoming offer an expansive, open-air surface parking complex located at Exit 68 along Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County. As the historic flagship of the Little America chain, this sprawling desert oasis features hundreds of dedicated paved and graded parking spaces surrounding the hotel lodge, guest lodges, and the adjacent 24-hour travel center. Because the entire facility is configured as ground-level surface parking, there are zero overhead clearance restrictions in the general parking areas, making it completely accessible for standard passenger vehicles, oversized dually pickup trucks, lifted SUVs, motorhomes, camper trailers, and high-roof conversion vans. Commercial vehicles and semi-trucks also enjoy dedicated heavy-duty truck parking adjacent to the fuel islands.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in southwestern Wyoming between Green River and Evanston, Little America is an essential travel destination and respite point along the rugged transcontinental I-80 corridor. Key nearby points of interest and on-site amenities include:
- Little America Travel Center & Gift Shop: Located directly steps from the vehicle stalls, featuring expansive shopping, western souvenirs, convenience items, and legendary 50-cent soft-serve ice cream cones.
- Little America Coffee Shop & Grill: Offering hearty homestyle dining, breakfast, and dinner right on property.
- Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge: Located approximately 35 miles northeast along the Green River, a premier regional destination for migratory birding, wildlife viewing, and fly fishing.
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area: Accessible within a scenic 45-to-60-minute drive south, famous for red canyon geology, boating, and trophy trout fishing.
- City of Green River & Expedition Island: Located roughly 25 miles east, offering historic river parks, civic centers, and community recreation.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Vehicle access is exceptionally straightforward for east- and west-bound travelers alike. The parking lot sits directly off I-80 at Exit 68, with direct entrance aprons connecting seamlessly to WY-374 (historic Lincoln Highway). Wide turning radii, multiple deceleration approaches, and generous lane widths accommodate effortless entry and exit for oversized recreational vehicles and towed trailers. Given its remote high-desert position, public transit (such as light rail or municipal buses) is not available; private vehicle travel and long-distance charter coaches represent the primary modes of transport. Interstate 80 provides direct highway transit linking Salt Lake City to the west and Rock Springs/Cheyenne to the east.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Expansive Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample parking spaces with wide stall dimensions and drive aisles.
- No Height Restrictions: Completely open-sky parking accommodating tall commercial haulers, rooftop cargo carriers, and class-A motorhomes.
- Complimentary Guest & Patron Parking: Free self-parking for all registered hotel guests, restaurant diners, and travel shop patrons.
- Fuel & Travel Services: High-speed Sinclair fuel bays with clean rest facilities, truck services, and driver supplies immediately adjacent.
- Well-Lit & Maintained: High-mast floodlights throughout the main grounds and snow-clearing operations during harsh Wyoming winter conditions.
- ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned conveniently near main hotel lobby entries and restaurant ramps.
Ideal For
- Cross-Country Road Trippers: Drivers crossing the vast stretches of Wyoming along Interstate 80 seeking safe, reliable, and convenient parking.
- RV & Caravan Campers: Travelers operating large fifth-wheels, travel trailers, and motorhomes requiring pull-through capability and zero overhead clearance worries.
- Hotel & Lodging Guests: Visitors staying overnight in the classic single-story motor lodge rooms with drive-up room access.
- Commercial Long-Haul Drivers: Truck operators needing designated heavy-truck spaces and complete fueling infrastructure.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Winter conditions along I-80 can deteriorate rapidly due to high-altitude blizzards, ground blizzards, and rolling highway closures. In heavy snow events, Little America\'s lot can fill quickly with parked vehicles waiting out storm gates; plan to arrive early in the evening if adverse weather warnings are posted. Take advantage of parking adjacent to your designated guest building for easy luggage unloading, and be mindful of high winds when opening vehicle doors across the open prairie expanse.