Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, and ground sloth, to more familiar animals like horses, beavers, and birds, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Native American Heritage
- Westward Expansion
- Climate Change
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
- Scenic Views
- Trails
Fossil Exhibits at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is the only place at the monument to see fossils.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Southern Idaho
The Glenns Ferry Formation contains one of the world's richest Pliocene fossil deposits.
Thousand Springs Visitor Center
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center, opening in 2022, marks a new partnership between the National Park Service and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Snake River Overlook in Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Enjoy scenic vistas and learn about Hagerman's Pliocene past at the Snake River Overlook.
Oregon Trail Overlook at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Enjoy scenic vistas and learn about Hagerman's human and paleontological history at the Oregon Trail Overlook.