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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateNV
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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.

When to go

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Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 62–83°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 74%1.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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