Visitors view fossils from above using the elevated walkway.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument · TX
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of ice age Columbian mammoths.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available2 activities
Park Name
InfoWaco Mammoth National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoTX
Phone
Info(254) 750-7946
WACO_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOperating hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. A Dig Shelter access fee does apply.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Welcome Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoFossils and Paleontology
Weather Info
InfoThe monument enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Rain is common in April and May. Summer: Temperatures range from 70
Getting There
InfoFrom I-35 North, take exit 339 and head west on Lake Shore Drive. Turn right on Steinbeck Bend Drive and travel 1.5 miles to the Monument. From I-35 South, take exit 335C and head northwest on Martin
Location
Info31.6047° N, -97.1761° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website