What are the hours at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Outdoor Recreation Areas)

Does John Day Fossil Beds National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is John Day Fossil Beds National Monument open right now?

Q: Is John Day Fossil Beds National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · OR

Open

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest.

Type: National Monument
State: OR
Nearest town: Kimberly

About John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and bear dogs stalk their prey. The climate cools and forests alter to dryer grasslands. Saber tooth cats and camels get replaced by mountain lions and deer. Paleontologists learn more about the ancient animals and environment with every new fossil they discover.

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Visitor info

Address32651 Highway 19, Kimberly, OR 97848

Phone(541) 987-2333

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Outdoor Recreation Areas

Getting thereJohn Day Fossil Beds encompasses 14,000 acres in three geographically separated units in Oregon: Sheep Rock Unit, Painted Hills Unit, and Clarno Unit. The Sheep Rock Unit is located between the towns of Dayville and Kimberly. The Painted Hills Unit is located 9 miles northwest of of the town of Mitchell. The Clarno…

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How we read this status

We derive John Day Fossil Beds National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.