24 Hour Urgent Care in Rock Springs
Rock Springs is the county seat of Sweetwater County in southwestern Wyoming, a high desert city with a diverse cultural history tied to coal mining and natural gas production in the Greater Green River Basin. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, a 99-bed regional hospital and the first of 22 hospitals to partner with University of Utah Health, runs the Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center and the area's only 64-slice CT scanner; urgent care centers on Dewar Drive serve Rock Springs and the surrounding Sweetwater County communities including Green River.
Urgent care hours in Rock Springs: The earliest opening time among Rock Springs's 3 listed urgent care clinics is 7am, and the latest closing time is 7pm. 0 locations stay open past 9pm, and 2 are open on weekends — use the Open Now filter below to see who's currently accepting patients.
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Sterling Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
Sweetwater Walk-In Clinic
White Mountain Walk-in Clinic
What to Expect at Urgent Care in Rock Springs
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Health Considerations in Wyoming
Wyoming's wide-open spaces and sparse population mean healthcare access can be genuinely limited in rural areas, and urgent care centers in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Jackson Hole serve as important regional resources for residents and tourists across large surrounding areas. The state's elevation — Wyoming is the second-highest state by average elevation in the US — can trigger altitude sickness in visitors, while its outdoor recreation economy generates a consistent volume of skiing, rock climbing, hunting, and wilderness injury cases.
Urgent Care in Rock Springs — Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends in Rock Springs?
Yes — 2 of the 3 urgent care centers listed above for Rock Springs are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Some locations have reduced Sunday hours, so check the listings above for exact weekend hours at each clinic. If you need care on a Sunday evening, it's worth calling ahead to confirm the location hasn't closed early.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care in Rock Springs?
No appointment is needed at most Rock Springs urgent care centers. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations listed above. Some clinics offer online check-in so you can hold your spot in line before you arrive and reduce your time in the waiting room — check the clinic's website or Google listing to see if this is available.
How much does urgent care cost in Rock Springs?
A typical urgent care visit in Rock Springs costs between $100 and $200 without insurance for a basic exam. Additional services — such as X-rays, lab tests, rapid strep or flu tests, or stitches — will increase the total. Most clinics will provide a cost estimate when you call, and many post their self-pay rates on their website. See our full urgent care cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
Does urgent care in Rock Springs accept Medicaid?
Many urgent care centers in Rock Springs accept Wyoming Medicaid along with Medicare and major commercial insurance plans, but acceptance varies by clinic and by Medicaid managed-care plan. Call ahead to confirm the location takes your specific plan and is in-network before your visit.
What is the wait time at urgent care in Rock Springs?
Wait times vary by clinic. White Mountain Walk-in Clinic is the highest-rated option among the 3 clinics listed here, at 5★. Weekday mornings tend to have the shortest waits industry-wide, and online check-in — where available — can reduce time in the waiting room.
What can urgent care treat in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs urgent care centers treat a wide range of non-life-threatening conditions including colds, flu, strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections, minor cuts and lacerations, sprains, rashes, pink eye, and more. Many locations also provide X-rays, lab work, and vaccinations. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, or other emergencies, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
Should I go to urgent care or the ER in Rock Springs?
Choose urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions — infections, minor injuries, illness, and anything that isn't immediately dangerous. Go to the ER (or call 911) for chest pain, difficulty breathing, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or any situation that could be life-threatening. Urgent care is typically faster and far less expensive for the conditions it's designed to handle. See our full ER vs. urgent care guide for more detail.
How many urgent care options does Rock Springs have?
Rock Springs has 3 listed urgent care clinics, averaging 4.7★ across 840 reviews. See the full list above for addresses, phone numbers, and hours.