Tule Springs during winter
Tule Springs during winter NPS Photo

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument · Nevada · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
7022938853 (Information Line)
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

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Activities & features: Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Mountain Biking · Road Biking · Food · Picnicking · Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horseback Riding · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12