John Day Fossil Beds National Monument — Highway 19
Kimberly, OR Hours and Location

32651 Highway 19
Kimberly, OR   97848Driving Directions
Phone: (541)987-2333(541)987-2333 Maps & Directions

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National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Thomas Condon Paleontology Center

Contructed in 2003, the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center (TCPC) is the best place to see fossils at the monument. Here, fossils from all three units of the park, as well as those from other federal lands in the area, are on display for visitors to see up close. The TCPC summer hours are from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The rest of the year, the hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. In 2017, the Historic Cant Ranch will be open on weekends starting June 11 - August 12 from 10 am until 4:30 pm.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Additional Information View More

• Christmas Day:
• Closed

• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
• Closed

• New Year’s Day:
• Closed

• Washington’s Birthday:
• Closed

• Thanksgiving Day:
• Closed

• Veterans Day:
• Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No entrance fees at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
  There are no entry fees at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

About

Active Science & Spectacular Scenery

Colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, changing climate, and past ecosystems that span over 40 million years. Exhibits and a working lab at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center as well as scenic drives and hikes at all three units allow visitors to explore the prehistoric past of Oregon and see science in action.

Directions

John Day Fossil Beds encompasses 14,000 acres in three geographically separated units in Oregon: Sheep Rock, Painted Hills, and Clarno. The Sheep Rock Unit is located between the towns of Dayville and Kimberly. The Painted Hills Unit is located 9 miles northwest of of the town of Mitchell. The Clarno Unit is located on Highway 218 twenty miles west of the town of Fossil.

Visitor Centers

Thomas Condon Paleontology Center

Contructed in 2003, the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center is the best place to see fossils at the monument. Here, fossils from all three units of the park, as well as those from other federal lands in the area, are on display for visitors to see up close.

Weather

Weather conditions at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are highly variable in this semi-arid desert landscape. Summer highs can climb into the 110's. Winters tend to be fairly mild, with occassional snow and ice and lows occasionally dipping into the single digits.

Permits and Reservations Information