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 ecosystem.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an urban National Monument located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Two parking areas are available: N. Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Avenue Parking Area and Durango Drive & Moccasin Road Parking Area.

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching

  • Arts
  • Photography
  • Explorers and Expeditions
  • Military
  • US Air Force (Army Air Corps)
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Native American Heritage
  • Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Transportation
  • Trains and Railroads
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Tortoises and Turtles
  • Climate Change
  • Dunes
  • Fossils and Paleontology
  • Geology
  • Groundwater
  • Rock Landscapes and Features
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Unique Species
  • Rare

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Tule Springs during winter

Tule Springs during winter