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.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

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.

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center

Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

2 bench, 2 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 6 picnic area, 8 restroom, 8 visitor information, 3 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Monument Inn & Suites Monument Inn & Suites, 1130 M Street, Gering, NE 69341, United States of America
• Arcadia Hotel Arcadia Hotel, 3655 10th Street, Terrytown, NE 69341, United States of America
• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering / Scottsbluff Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering / Scottsbluff, 960 M Street, Gering, NE 69341, United States of America
• Capri Motel Capri Motel, 2424 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, United States of America
• Circle S Lodge Circle S Lodge, M Street, Gering, NE 69341, United States of America

History

Opened

1919

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened

Nearby

• Monument Grill
• Two Smokin' Grills
• Scooter's Coffee
• Runza
• JB's Mexican Restaurant
• Domino's
• Scotts Bluff County Sheriff Office
• Sandy's Mexican Food
• Log Cabin Restaurant & Lounge
• McDonald's
• Steel Grill Restaurant & bar
• El Charro
• Burritos
• Subway
• Gering Police Department
• Asian Buffet
• Main Street Market
• Union Bar
• China House
• Taco John's