Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Idaho
Free entry
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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No entrance fee.
Hours
The 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.
Conditions
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Things to do
Celebrate the Fire Horse
Birding in the Hagerman Valley
Enjoy a Picnic
Hike the Emigrant Trail
Become a Hagerman Fossil Beds Junior Ranger
See Fossils on Display
Take a Scenic Drive
Visitor centers
Thousand Springs Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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