John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Custom Search Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals. This remarkably complete record, spanning more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era (the 'Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants') is world-renown. Authorized October 26, 1974, and established in 1975, this 14,000 acre park is divided into three widely separated units; the Sheep Rock Unit, Painted Hills Unit, and Clarno Unit. The monument's main headquarters is at the visitor center in the Sheep Rock Unit. There is also a park office located in John Day, Oregon.     CONTACTS Email - JODA_Interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 541-987-2336 Write to 32651 Highway 19 Kimberly, OR 97848-9701 Phone Visitor Information - 541-987-2333 Visitor Information (TTY) - 541-967-2333 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Park trails, overlooks, and grounds, open during daylight hours. Fossil Museum/Visitor Center open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLOSED: Weekends and holidays from Thanksgiving through February. Accessibility An accessibility brochure, listing accessible programs and facilities, is available upon request. The monument Voice/TTY number is 541-987-2333 or 2334. Brochure information includes; foreign language translations of brochure (German, Japanese, French, Hispanic); barrier free trails, overlooks, and visitor use facilities; touch exhibits; and audio-taped self-guiding trail tour.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.   Campgrounds Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Lepage Park - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Kimberly, 5 miles away Elkhorn Tavern and RV Park, Monument, 11 miles away Fish House Inn, Dayville, 11 miles away Pine Tree Campground, Grant County, 16 miles away   Hotels Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Best Western John Day Inn, John Day , 45 miles away   Trails Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Knob Trail, Grant County , 9 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1756 feet elevation difference Lone Pine Trail, Wheeler County , 10 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1889 feet elevation difference Wall Creek Trail, Grant County , 14 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 552 feet elevation difference Coffeepot Trail, Wheeler County , 18 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 887 feet elevation difference South Prong Trail, Grant County , 18 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 2147 feet elevation difference Black Canyon Trail, Wheeler County , 18 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 3351 feet elevation difference Minetop Trail, Morrow County , 19 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 931 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 94 miles away, 900 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs   Whitewater Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: John Day River, Wheeler / Jefferson / Wasco County , 30 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Service Creek to Clarno)   Public Lands Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Cline Falls State Park, Oregon , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: South Fork Golf Course, Dayville , 14 miles away