![]() Open: As of May 15, 2020, outdoor spaces of the three units of the park: Sheep Rock, Painted Hills, and Clarno. Closed: Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center, the Painted Hills contact station While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited. When recreating, please follow Oregon State Parks guide during COVID-19, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and high-risk outdoor activities. Weather ForecastsLoading weather forecast... Loading weather forecast... Loading weather forecast... Webcam
Sheep Rock WebcamSheep Rock is one of the magnificent centerpieces of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, rising over 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Colorful, fossil-rich volcanic ash layers are visible on its slopes. This camera refreshes every 2.5 minutes. View WebcamWebcam
The Clarno Unit PalisadesThe webcam is pointed towards the northwest at the Clarno Palisades, 50-million-year-old mudflow deposits. The Palisades are approximately 1,750 feet in elevation and for comparison, the top of Sheep Rock is over 3,000 feet tall. The Clarno Unit is the least visited unit of the park and the weather is often the mildest. View Webcam |
Last updated: November 18, 2020