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Fossil Butte National Monumentexploring the backcountry
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Fossil Butte National Monument
Accessibility
 
The visitor center, trailhead vault toilets, and picnic area are wheelchair accessible.
Priscacara liops
Visitor Center Activities
Over 80 fossils are displayed at the visitor center including a 13-foot crocodile.
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exploring the backcountry
Outdoor Activities
If you have an appetite to explore, venture into the monument's high desert landscape.
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This fossil mosquito was found in the Fossil Lake deposits. Insect fossils are rare compared to fish and have not been researched.
Your Safety
The sun, lightning, elevation, and insects can affect the enjoyment of your visit.
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Chisternon undatum, Western Paleo Labs photo  

Did You Know?
The Green River Formation includes the best paleontological record of Tertiary aquatic communities in North America and possibly the world.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST