The road leading to the Monument is a public road and is open 24 hours a day.
Access to the Monument Overlooks closes at dusk. The Visitor Center has separate hours.
Please be aware that the overlooks and trails are not maintained during winter.
Hagerman, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Hagerman, Idaho. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 78 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
The new Thousand Springs Visitor Center, operated jointly with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, is located about one mile north of Hagerman on Highway 30. Visitors will find maps and information for both Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and the six units of Thousand Springs State Park. This is the only place at the monument to see Pliocene fossils on display. The visitor center also offers restrooms, drinking water, passport stamps, junior ranger programs, ranger talks, and a small giftshop.
Current Hours (Spring Hours)
March 1–May 25
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
The spring season is March 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day. During the spring the visitor center is open five days per week, Thursday through Monday from 9 am to 3 pm. The visitor center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visitor center hours vary seasonally. The park road and overlooks are open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Spring Hours
March 1–May 25
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
The spring season is March 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day. During the spring the visitor center is open five days per week, Thursday through Monday from 9 am to 3 pm. The visitor center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Fall Hours
September 4–October 31
Sunday and Monday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
The fall season is the day after Labor Day through October 31. During the fall, the visitor center is open five days per week, Thursday through Monday from 9 am to 3 pm. The visitor center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Winter Hours
November 1–February 28
Sunday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM
The winter season is November 1 through February 28. During the winter months, the Thousand Springs Visitor Center is open three days per week, Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Day Before Christmas
December 24–December 24
Every Day:Closed
The visitor center is closed on December 24.
Day Before New Year's Day
December 31–December 31
Every Day:Closed
The visitor center is closed on December 31.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
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Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
No public WiFi, Cellular service is spotty and dependent on which carrier you use. Do NOT count on cellular service when hiking. Carefully look at maps as the visitor center is not at the Fossil Beds.
Visitor services are extremely limited within Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. The nearby town of Hagerman and the surrounding area offer a variety of choices for lodging, camping, dining, shopping, and recreation.
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