The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs is an active paleontological dig inside a building, built over a sinkhole where mammoths became trapped roughly 26,000 years ago. The bones lie where they were found, and you can watch scientists at work.
Plan about an hour and a half. It pairs well with Evans Plunge and Wind Cave National Park on the same day.
Highlights
- Columbian and woolly mammoth bones in place
- An active excavation
- Guided tours and fossil exhibits
- Indoors, so good in any weather
Local tips
- Check the Mammoth Site's tour times and hours before you drive down.
- Hot Springs is the southern end of a good loop with Wind Cave National Park.
- Pair it with Evans Plunge, a naturally warmed pool, for a full family day.
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