The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is the only place at the monument to see fossils.
Photo: NPS/S. Lacy
About
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, and ground sloth, to more familiar animals like horses, beavers, and birds, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.
Activities
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingGift Shop and Souvenirs
Directions
The Thousand Springs Visitor Center is located about one mile north of downtown Hagerman on US Highway 30.
Get directions →Weather
Hagerman, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Hagerman, Idaho. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 78 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
