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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Ancient animals above the Snake River
Idaho
Scenic header: The Glenns Ferry Formation contains one of the world's richest Pliocene fossil deposits. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Ancient animals above the Snake River

Fossils from the Hagerman region reveal an earlier landscape and the history of animals including the Hagerman horse. Visitor exhibits and river-country viewpoints offer complementary introductions.

Steep, rocky bluffs line a river, awash in warm sunset colors
The Glenns Ferry Formation contains one of the world's richest Pliocene fossil deposits.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
A sidewalk leads to a boxy, wood-paneled building labelled as "visitor center"
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center, opening in 2022, marks a new partnership between the National Park Service and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
NPS/S. Lacy · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Hagerman visitor exhibits
  • 02Snake River overlooks
  • 03Oregon Trail interpretation

Before you go

Check the current visitor-center location and open public areas. Fossil excavation sites are not generally casual visitor stops.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.