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Things to do in Hagerman Fossil Beds

The National Park Service lists 7 things to do at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. 7 have no extra fee, 6 need no reservation, and 3 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (7) Junior Ranger Program (1)Birdwatching (1)First Person Interpretation (1)Picnicking (1)Hiking (1)Museum Exhibits (1)Scenic Driving (1)
Illustration of a red horse surrounded by flowers.
Photo: NPS / A. Jones

Celebrate the Fire Horse

Stop by the Thousand Springs Visitor Center for scheduled Year of the Horse events and lectures.

Reservation required

First Person Interpretation

A picnic table under a shelter overlooks the Snake River.
Photo: NPS/S. Lacy

Enjoy a Picnic

Pack up a meal to enjoy with friends or family at a covered picnic shelter along the park road.

Year-round Pets allowed

Picnicking

Panoramic view of a trail cutting through scrub-covered hills, descending into a valley.
Photo: NPS/F. Brown

Hike the Emigrant Trail

The Emigrant Trail roughly parallels visible remnants of the Oregon Trail, capturing some of the experience of mid-1800s emigrants moving West.

Hiking

View overlooking the Snake River, with the steep bluffs of the fossil beds lining the other side.
Photo: NPS/S. Lacy

Take a Scenic Drive

Take in stunning views of the Snake River, the fossil beds, and the Hagerman Valley along five miles of park road. Stop at the Snake River and Oregon Trail Overlooks for scenic viewpoints and educational exhibits.

Year-round Pets allowed

Scenic Driving

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Hagerman Fossil Beds. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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