National Monument

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is a National Monument in Nevada. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Nevada National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Tule Springs during winter
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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 environment.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

0

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

South Unit temporarily closed south of Grand Teton Drive; Trailheads remain open.

The South Unit of Tule Springs Fossil Beds is temporarily closed to visitor access south of Grand Teton Drive, between Tule Springs Parkway and North Fifth Street in North Las Vegas for visitor safety during construction activities.

Posted or updated Mar 25, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Tule Springs Fossil Beds.

AstronomyStargazingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.

Tule Springs Operating Hours
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Weather: The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C).

Contact and directions

Phone
7022938853 (Information Line)
Email
[email protected]
Address
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, Las Vegas, NV 89143
Coordinates
36.3893, -115.3202· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/tusk/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.