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.
Photo: NPS/S. Lacy
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different.
- LocationHagerman, ID
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now69°F Cloudy
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Overview
Topics
- Climate Change
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
- Native American Heritage
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Westward Expansion
Things to Do
14 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
- Hiking
- Wildlife Watching
- Scenic Driving
- Guided Tours
- Birdwatching
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Picnicking
- Auto and ATV
- Food
- Front-Country Hiking
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Thousand Springs Visitor Center
Facility
The new Thousand Springs Visitor Center, operated jointly with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, is located about one mile north of Hagerman on Highway 30…
17970 U.S. Hwy 30, Hagerman, ID (208) 933-4105 Directions
Details
The new Thousand Springs Visitor Center, operated jointly with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, is located about one mile north of Hagerman on Highway 30. Visitors will find maps and information for both Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and the six units of Thousand Springs State Park. This is the only place at the monument to see Pliocene fossils on display. The visitor center also offers restrooms, drinking water, passport stamps, junior ranger programs, ranger talks, and a small giftshop.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hours details
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National MonumentDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
69°F
Cloudy · feels like 62°
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Today
80° 48°
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Tomorrow
87° 55°
Sunny4% rain
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Saturday
86° 56°
Sunny1% rain
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What to expect by season
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.
Contact the park
Photos
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Enjoy scenic vistas and learn about Hagerman's Pliocene past at the Snake River Overlook. — NPS/S. Lacy -
Getting There
Hagerman, ID 83332
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
Mailing address: 775 East 2830 South, Hagerman, ID 83332
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