Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
8 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: NPS/S. Lacy
At a glance
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- 8 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
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Rustic Edge RV Park
2.6 mi · Hagerman, ID
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Hagerman RV Village
3.4 mi · Hagerman, ID
Services nearby: 2 rest areas
About Hagerman Fossil Beds
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS/S. Lacy
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
Plan your visit
Getting there
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
Weather
Hagerman, 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 is based on…
Plan your visit
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.
Getting there
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
Weather
Hagerman, 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 is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 78 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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