Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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Tule Springs during winter
Tule Springs during winter
Photos: National Park Service

About Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment.

Quick Facts

State Nevada
Designation National Monument
State Code NV
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Nevada.

Operating Hours

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.

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Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Food Picnicking Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

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.

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Contact & Address

Address Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, Las Vegas, NV, 89143
Phone 7022938853 (Information Line)
Email tusk_information@nps.gov

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Things To Do

Hiking at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Hiking at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

The Aliante Loop temporary trail offers year-round scenic views of Mojave Desert scrub habitat and the Las Vegas Range, wildflower…

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is a new park, so there are no permanent trails established yet. While the park is…

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