Ice Age Fossils State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Wed–Sun 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(702) 478-9300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Trail Closures due to Storm Damage
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Clark County, about 7 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Ice Age Fossils State Park covers about 315 acres.
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $3 · child |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $3.00 (children 12 and under are free)
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Megafauna Trail: This 0.3-mile trail has life-sized sculptures that reveal the lives and behaviors of the massive animals that once roamed Tule Springs. The trail begins near the back patio of the visitor center and ends between the visitor center and restroom building. Las Vegas Wash Trail: This 1.5-mile trail begins and ends at the Monumental Mammoth. Hikers will experience the natural forces that created and reshaped this landscape over the course of millennia as they hike through the Upper Las Vegas Wash. The park is dry most of the year but always check with park staff for current wash conditions. Big Dig Trail: This 1.2-mile trail begins and ends at the Trench K Trailhead. This trailhead is accessible by a 0.5-mile connector trail from the Megafauna Trail. Relive the discoveries of past scientists while hiking through trenches bulldozed by the Tule Springs Expedition. The park is dry most of the year but always check with park staff for current conditions in the wash and the trenches.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Big Dig Trail: This 1.2-mile trail begins and ends at the Trench K Trailhead. This trailhead is accessible by a 0.5-mile connector trail from the Megafauna Trail. Relive the discoveries of past scientists while hiking through trenches bulldozed by the Tule Springs Expedition. The park is dry most of the year but always check with park staff for current conditions in the wash and the trenches.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
The flying of drones or other unmanned aircraft in the park is prohibited. Operating an OHV, UTV, or any other type of motorized vehicle is prohibited. Camping and campfires are prohibited within the park boundaries.
Getting there
- Address
- 8660 N Decatur Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89085 - Nearest town
- Las Vegas — about 7 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.3176, -115.2069
- Phone
- (702) 478-9300
- iafsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology