Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment.
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursTule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
Tule Springs Fossil Beds is an urban National Monument located in the northern Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Two parking areas are available: N. Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Avenue Parking Area and Durango Drive & Moccasin Road Parking Area.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Aliante Loop Trail, Durango Loop Trail, Durango Wash Connector Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the hours?
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.
Nearby sites
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Wilson44691 / CC0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
