John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
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No Water Available at the Clarno Unit
There is currently no water available at the Clarno Unit of the park. Please plan accordingly and bring water when visiting.
Hours
Outdoor Recreation Areas
| Every day | All Day |
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All outdoor recreation opportunities in the park are open daily, including all overlooks and hiking trails at the park’s three units: Sheep Rock, Painted Hills, and Clarno.
Visitor centers
Thomas Condon Visitor Center
Thomas Condon Visitor Center
| Monday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The grounds and trails remain open when the visitor center is closed.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Thomas Condon Visitor Center
Historic Cant Ranch Museum
Historic Cant Ranch Museum
| Monday – Sunday | Closed |
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The Historic Cant Ranch Home and Museum is open to the public as staffing allows and is subject to change. Park Rangers or Volunteers-in-Parks (VIPs) share the Cant family history during operating hours. The outdoor areas of the Historic Cant Ranch district are open year-round, 24 hours of the day.
About this park
Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and bear dogs stalk their prey. The climate cools and forests alter to dryer grasslands. Saber tooth cats and camels get replaced by mountain lions and deer. Paleontologists learn more about the ancient animals and environment with every new fossil they discover.