John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 

Image of the exhibit gallery inside the Thomas Condon Paleontology center.
 
In order to get the most out of your visit to the fossil beds we recommend allowing at least one hour for touring the new museum at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, located at the Sheep Rock Unit of the monument.
 
Image of an NPS park ranger talking with some kids.

Park Rangers are always available to answer questions, give interpretive programs and help visitors learn more about the monument's resources.

Image of the Clarno nut beds
The colorful Clarno nut beds.
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Image of the Painted Hills from the air.
This areal photograph was taken by a park visitor.
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  Image of Sheeprock with the sun shining on it
Sheeprock in the afternoon light
The Sheeprock Unit is a must see when visiting the monument.
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