What are the hours at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument?

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset; Tue: Sunrise to Sunset; Wed: Sunrise to Sunset; Thu: Sunrise to Sunset; Fri: Sunrise to Sunset; Sat: Sunrise to Sunset; Sun: Sunrise to Sunset (Tule Springs Operating Hours)

Does Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument require a reservation?

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

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Is Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is partially closed. South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

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Partially closed

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusSouth Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

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

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Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley.

Type: National Monument
State: NV
Nearest town: Durango Drive & Moccasin Road

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.

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Visitor info

AddressTule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, Durango & Moccasin Parking Area, Durango Drive & Moccasin Road, Las Vegas, NV 89143

Phone(702) 293-8853

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Tule Springs Operating Hours

Getting thereTule 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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How we read this status

We derive Tule Springs 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: South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open. Full method: how we check park status.