Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Pleistocene Palooza - National Fossil Day 09:30 AM–12:30 PM · The event will be held in the parking area at N. Durango Drive & W. Moccasin Rd. Visitor parking will be available on the northeast side of the intersection.
• Nevada Day at the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas 09:00 AM–04:00 PM · Nevada State Museum Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve 309 S Valley Blvd Las Vegas, NV

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an urban National Monument located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Two parking areas are available: N. Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Avenue Parking Area and Durango Drive & Moccasin Road Parking Area.

Weather & when to go

The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommended that you plan your summer visit (May - September) to Tule Springs before the hottest part of the day and exercise caution. Winter temperatures range, on average, from the low 30's F to low 70's F.

⚠ Park closure: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

The South Unit of Tule Springs Fossil Beds is temporarily closed to visitor access south of Grand Teton Drive, between Tule Springs Parkway and North Fifth Street in North Las Vegas for visitor safety during construction activities.