Scotts Bluff National Monument

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Visitors traveling east-west on Interstate 80 can exit at Kimball, Nebraska and drive 45 miles north on Nebraska Highway 71. Follow National Park Service signs three miles west of Gering, Nebraska to Old Oregon Trail Road. Turn west onto Old Oregon Trail Road and follow it approximately 2 miles to the monument visitor center on the right. Visitors travelling along the North Platte River using US Highway 26 or Nebraska Highway 92, should follow the National Park Service signs.

Weather & when to go

Summers at Scotts Bluff are generally dry and high temperatures are usually in the 80's and 90's, although they can reach above 100 on occasion. Hikers are strongly advised to carry water. Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 40's or low 50's, with overnight lows below freezing and, on occasion, below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it can be windy any time of the year, spring is the windiest season.

Visitor center

Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Visitor center

Rebecca Winters' Grave

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center — Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in the Mountain Time Zone — From Gering, head west on M Street. The street name changes to Old Oregon Trail after crossing Five Rocks Road. From Scottsbluff, head south on Avenue I. The street name changes to Five Rocks Road after entering Gering. Turn right (west) on Old Oregon Trail.

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 changing table, 4 picnic area, 4 restroom, 4 visitor information.

History

Opened

1919

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened