Map of Hagerman Fossil Beds Monument in ID

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Map of Hagerman Fossil Beds Monument in ID

Map of Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument In south-central Idaho, in Hagerman
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. How to get by car to the  Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. How to book a room and its price  in the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument.     
Here are the world s richest known deposits from the late  Pliocene era, roughly 3.5 million years ago. The collection includes the  largest concentration of fossil horses in North America and more than  100 other animal species. The monument provides a glimpse of life that  existed before the Ice Age and the earliest appearance of modern flora  and fauna. The site was authorized in 1988.     
WHAT TO SEE & DO     
Auto touring, hiking. Facilities: Temporary visitor center,  self-guided driving tour, trails. Bookstore, overlooks. Programs &  Events: Junior Ranger Program. Tours (Memorial Day-Aug., weekends).  Hagerman Fossil Days Celebration (Memorial Day weekend). Tips &  Hints: Best time to visit is June-Sept. Go in Dec. to see migratory  waterfowl.     
FOOD, LODGING & SUPPLIES     
Camping: None in park. In Hagerman: Hagerman RV Village (18049  U.S. 30, tel. 208/837-4906; 68 sites; $20; flush toilets, showers,  hook-ups). E3 Hotels: None in park. In Hagerman: Hagerman Valley Inn  (661 Frogs Landing, tel. 208/837-6196; 16 rooms; $46). X Restaurants:  None in park. In Hagerman: Snake River Grill (State St. and Hagerman  Ave., tel. 208/837-6227; $7-$25). 6 Groceries & Gear: None in park.  In Hagerman: Fossil Fuels (361 S. State St., tel. 208/ 837-4025), Trader  Jacks (441 S. State St., tel. 208/837-6044).     
FEES, HOURS & REGULATIONS     
Free. Many areas closed to public. Monument open daily. Visitor  center open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 9-5; Labor Day-Memorial Day,  Thurs.-Mon. 9-5.     
HOW TO GET THERE     
Visitor center is in Hagerman, on U.S. 30 across from the high school. Closest airport: Twin Falls (45 mi).     
CONTACTS     
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (221 N. State St., Box  570, Hagerman, ID 83332, tel. 208/837-4793, fax 208/837-4857, ).  Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce (Box 599 Hagerman, ID 83332, tel.  208/837-9131). Hagerman Valley Historical Society (100 S. State St.,  Hagerman, ID 83332, tel. 208/837-6288).     
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. How to get by car to  the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. How to book a room and its  price in the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
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