Ice Age Fossils State Park
8660 N Decatur Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89085
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CallQuick Summary: Ice Age Fossils State Park is a hiking program located in North Las Vegas, NV. Services are offered in the Free price range.
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Category
Hiking
City
North Las Vegas
Profile status
Not yet claimed
Pricing
Kids 12 and under enter free, adults pay a $3 day use fee
Checked Sep 2026
Open hours
From their website, checked Oct 2026
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, closed weekends and state holidays.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Classes & Times
From Ice Age Fossils State Park's website as of September 15, 2026. Schedules change, so confirm with the provider before you go.
- Park Hours : Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm
About the Program
Ice Age Fossils State Park in North Las Vegas covers 315 acres of the upper Las Vegas Wash, where fossils of Columbian mammoths, American lions, camels, dire wolves and ground sloths have turned up. Kids 12 and under get in free.
The park has three trails. The 0.3-mile Megafauna Trail starts behind the visitor center, has life-sized sculptures of the animals and is the short option for little legs. The 1.5-mile Las Vegas Wash Trail loops from the Monumental Mammoth, and the 1.2-mile Big Dig Trail, reached by a 0.5-mile connector, runs through trenches cut during the Big Dig of 1962-3.
The visitor center has natural history exhibits, restrooms, drinking water and a gift shop, and a shade structure with picnic tables sits nearby. The park is open Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Entry is $3.00 per person, with a $1 discount for military and veterans, and a $100 annual permit covers all Nevada state parks for 12 months.
Leashed pets are welcome, but fossils stay where they are. Ask park staff about program schedules, or request a group tour by calling 702-478-9300.
Programs & Activities
Good to know
- The visitor center has restrooms, drinking water and a gift shop.
- A shade structure with picnic tables sits near the visitor center.
- Drones, camping and campfires are not allowed.
- Military and veterans get $1 off the daily entrance fee.
- A $100 annual permit covers entry to all Nevada state parks for 12 months.
Programs and prices
- Programs
- information about program schedules may be obtained from park staff; group tours or programs may be available upon request Source
- Prices
- Day use entrance fee: $3.00 per person (children 12 and under free) Source
- Prices
- the Annual Permit is $100, enters ALL parks in the system for 12 months, may be assigned to up to 2 vehicles Source
- Prices
- Military & Veteran Discount: a $1 discount on the daily entrance fee for all active military and veterans Source
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Written by PlayPivot from Ice Age Fossils State Park's website, checked October 2026. Reviewed by Monica.
First Visit Guide
What most outdoor and hiking programs expect. Confirm the details with Ice Age Fossils State Park before you go.
What to bring
- More water than you think. A liter per person minimum, more from May through September, because out here heat ends hikes long before tired legs do.
- Closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, snacks
- A downloaded or printed trail map. Cell coverage drops fast in the canyons.
Before you go
- Check park hours and reservations. Red Rock's scenic drive uses timed entry part of the year.
- Start early. By mid-morning in summer the trails are a hazard, not a workout.
- Tell someone which trail you're taking.
The first visit
The easiest first outing is a ranger-led family program: short distances, shade breaks, and a guide who knows where the restrooms are.
For sensory-sensitive kids
Open trails are naturally calm. Pack ear protection anyway for windy overlooks, and pick out-and-back trails so your child always knows the way out is the way you came.
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Season
Year-Round
Skill Levels
Beginner
Languages Spoken
English
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