The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is the only place at the monument to see fossils.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument · ID
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, and ground sloth, to more familiar animals like horses, beavers, and birds, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.
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Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoID
Phone
Info2089334105
hafo_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe road leading to the Monument is a public road and is open 24 hours a day. Access to the Monument Overlooks closes at dusk. The Visitor Center has separate hours. Please be aware that the overlooks and trails are not maintained during winter.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Thousand Springs Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoNative American Heritage, Westward Expansion, Climate Change + 4 more
Weather Info
InfoHagerman, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Hagerman, Idaho. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which
Getting There
InfoThe Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
Location
Info42.7907° N, -114.9443° W
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