Celebration Park is Idaho’s Archaeological Park with over 700 acres located on the western boundary of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park was established as Idaho’s only archaeological park in 1989. The Park has been the recipient of several awards including: the 1997 Idaho Historic Preservation Council’s Orchid Award in recognition of Superlative Achievement in Preserving Idaho’s Heritage and Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne’s “Take Pride in Idaho Award”, 2002. The river front park is appreciated each year by over 75,000 travelers from across the world that come to enjoy the high desert flora, scenic land features, and unique Indian Art.
A walk through the huge basalt melon gravels deposited by the Bonneville flood reveals petroglyphs 100 to 10,000 years old. Visitors learn about the Paleolithic and Archaic lifeways and enjoy throwing a dart with an atlatl. Experience a walking tour of historic Guffey Railroad Bridge and be captivated by southwest Idaho’s early mining and railroad history.
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Open year round
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Fees:
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Day use: $2.00 per vehicle
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Camping: $5.00 per night (3 day limit)
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Annual Pass: $15.00; Sr. Annual Pass: $5.00
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Driving Directions
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Celebration Park Map
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Petroglyph Trail Map