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John Day Fossil Beds

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a living thing, even though it's famous for a collection of long-dead things.

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Nearby Parks Around John Day Fossil Beds

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168.9 mi away

Crater Lake

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Mount Rainier

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294.8 mi away

North Cascades

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Lassen Volcanic

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304.5 mi away

Olympic

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318.5 mi away

Redwood

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Nearby Points of Interest Around John Day Fossil Beds

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140.9 mi away

Chemult, Ore.

Chemult is a small town with several lodging options.

156.3 mi away

Diamond Lake, Ore.

Diamond Lake, to the park's north, has several lodging options, including campgrounds.

159.9 mi away

North Entrance Station

The North Entrance Station provides access to the park from Route 138 and Route 230.

163.1 mi away

Cleetwood Cove Trail

The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal and safe way of accessing the Crater Lake shoreline.

163.1 mi away

Cleetwood Cove Trail

The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal and safe way of accessing the Crater Lake shoreline.

163.4 mi away

Boundary Springs Trail

This 2.5-mile hike is relatively flat and travels out to the headwaters of the Rogue River.