Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

Nebraska State Historic Site · Antelope County

CountyAntelope
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial Nebraska Game and Parks page

About Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

Volcanic ash buried a waterhole here twelve million years ago and preserved whole herds where they fell; palaeontologists still work the Rhino Barn in front of visitors. A mile-long interpretive trail crosses the 360-acre park above.

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Phone402-893-2000

Address86930 517th Avenue, Royal, NE 68773

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