National Monument · Oregon, United States
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a national monument in Oregon, United States, covering 14,062 acres (5,691 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
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| Location | Oregon, United States |
| Area | 14,062 acres (5,691 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 44.5558° N, 119.6450° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a U.S. national monument in Wheeler and Grant counties in east-central Oregon. Located within the John Day River basin and managed by the National Park Service, the park is known for its well-preserved layers of fossil plants and mammals that lived in the region between the late Eocene, about 45 million years ago, and the late Miocene, about 5 million years ago. The monument consists of three geographically separate units: Sheep Rock, Painted Hills, and Clarno. The units cover a total of 13,944 acres (5,643 ha) of semi-desert shrublands, riparian zones, and colorful badlands.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Limited |
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Airports near this park
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- Roberts Field (RDM) · Redmond, United States · 77.2 miles away
- Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) · Pendleton, United States · 87.9 miles away
- Tri Cities Airport (PSC) · Pasco, United States · 120.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John Day Fossil Beds National Monument?
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is in Oregon, United States (44.5558° N, 119.6450° W).
When was John Day Fossil Beds National Monument established?
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is John Day Fossil Beds National Monument?
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument covers 14,062 acres (5,691 ha).
Does John Day Fossil Beds National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes, but campgrounds at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are limited.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Day_Fossil_Beds_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/joda/ — Official park page.