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    John Day Fossil Beds

    National Monument Oregon

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.

  • Visit Clarno Visit Clarno

    Planning a visit to the Clarno Unit? Read More »

  • Visit the Painted Hills Visit the Painted Hills

    Planning to visit the Painted Hills? Read More »

  • Camping Options Camping Options

    Interested in camping? Click here to learn about local campgrounds. Read More »

  • Visit Sheep Rock Visit Sheep Rock

    The Sheep Rock Unit is a must see when visiting the monument. Read More »

Did You Know?

Image of the lab viewing window inside the paleontology center.

Inside the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center there is a viewing window into the museum's laboratory.