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No entrance pass required
An entrance pass is not required to access John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
One Park, Three UnitsJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument consists of three units: Clarno, Painted Hills, and Sheep Rock. These three locations are dispersed through east-central Oregon. Because of the winding roads, visiting all three units is difficult to do in a single day, but is possible with an early start. The amount of time available and your route of travel taken are often the determining factors on which units you're able to visit. Distances & Drive Time Between UnitsSheep Rock to Painted Hills - 45 miles (1 hour) Plan Your VisitShowing results 1-3 of 3
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Things to Do
Discover things to do in the park such as seeing fossils in the visitor center, hiking, biking, fishing, and more. 
Fossils of the John Day Region
Discover what has been unearthed and how Oregon has changed, right from where you already are. 
Eating and Sleeping
There is nowhere to eat or stay the night inside the park. Find out where restaurants, lodging, and camping can be found nearby. 
Pets
Learn about pets in the park and B.A.R.K. rangers. 
Directions
Find out how to get to the three different units of the park. 
Clarno Unit
The Clarno Unit has the oldest exposed layers of the park, and the only unit with fossils along the trail. Remember, no collecting fossils. 
Painted Hills Unit
The colorful stripes and gentle ripples of the Painted Hills makes it one of the most popular destinations in the park. 
Sheep Rock Unit
Home to the Thomas Condon Visitor Center and the Cant Ranch Museum, the Sheep Rock Unit also has many trails and scenic views. |
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Last updated: November 12, 2024