John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and bear dogs stalk their prey. The climate cools and forests alter to dryer grasslands. Saber tooth cats and camels get replaced by mountain lions and deer. Paleontologists learn more about the ancient animals and environment with every new fossil they discover.
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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Limited
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