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Tule Springs during winter

Physical Address:

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Durango & Moccasin Parking Area

Las Vegas, NV 89143

Mailing Address:

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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Boulder City, NV 89005

contact-details

Phone Number: 7022938853 (Information Line) Voice

Email Address: tusk_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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 ecosystem.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Tule Springs Operating Hours

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is open during daylight hours. The park is closed at night.

Weather Information:

The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommended that you plan your summer visit (May - September) to Tule Springs before the hottest part of the day and exercise caution. Winter temperatures range, on average, from the low 30's F to low 70's F.