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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center

The visitor center is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Summer hours are May 15 through September 30. The visitor center features a large diorama of Miocene mammal fossils, 12-minute park movie, and the James H. Cook Collection of Lakota artifacts, a unique collection of American Indian artifacts gifted to the Cook family by Chief Red Cloud and his descendants. Two trails are open every day from dawn till dusk.

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 42.425217, -103.734186

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  • TOADSTOOL (NE) NEBRASKA NF
  • ROBERTS TRACT (NE) NEBRASKA NF

Frequently asked questions

Is Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center reservable?

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center?

See the map for Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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