Waco Mammoth National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Waco Mammoth National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of ice age Columbian mammoths.
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Driving times from Waco Mammoth National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
The monument enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Rain is common in April and May. Summer: Temperatures range from 70 F to 95 F (21 C/35 C). Temperatures can exceed 100 F (38 C) in July and August. Lightweight clothing and sunscreen are advisable. Be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 65 F (2 C/18 C) . Snow and ice are rare.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Waco Mammoth National Monument?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Hands-On.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Waco Mammoth National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (2 h 20 min), Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (2 h 54 min), San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (3 h 21 min), Big Thicket National Preserve (3 h 58 min), Chickasaw National Recreation Area (4 h 11 min), Oklahoma City National Memorial (4 h 27 min).