A visit to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, is like taking a journey into ancient Oregon. Whether you tour the museum at the Sheep Rock unit, hike a trail at the Painted Hills, or picnic at Clarno, Oregon's exciting past will be revealed.
Painted Hills
Rich in color and texture, the Painted Hills are an excellent example of the power of erosion. more...
Clarno
West of the town of Fossil, the clarno palisades march across the horizon. These pillars of mud preserve the remains of brontotheres, creodonts, palm trees and bananas. more...
Sheep Rock
Sheep Rock, towering 1,100 feet above the John Day River, gives its name to this unit of the monument. more...
Paleontology at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Paleontological research is ongoing within the monument, click here to learn more about JODA's paleontology program. more...
Write to
32651 Highway 19, Kimberly, OR 97848
Phone
General Information (541) 987-2333
Painted Hills (541) 462-3961
Fax
(541) 987-2336
Climate
The climate at the monument tends to be hot and dry in the summer months with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees at times. Winters are cold with occasional snow and rain. more...
