Tule Springs Fossil Beds

Why go

Tule Springs Fossil Beds deserves time because it offers a national monument protecting Ice Age fossil beds and desert terrain at the northern edge of the valley. Eroded badlands preserve evidence of mammoths and other Pleistocene animals. The open landscape makes geology and modern suburban expansion visible together.

What to look for

• Eroded badlands preserve evidence of mammoths and other Pleistocene animals.
• The open landscape makes geology and modern suburban expansion visible together.

Useful to know

• Expect minimal shade and services; use official access guidance and leave fossils in place.
• Check the official site for current hours, access rules and temporary closures.

Your next visit

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