Thousands of covered wagons rolled by Eagle Rock in the mid nineteenth century.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
National Monument · NE
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoScotts Bluff National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoNE
Phone
Info3084369700
scbl_ranger_activities@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoScotts Bluff National Monument is located in the Mountain Time Zone. These hours are for the grounds, picnic area, and trails only. The hours for the Visitor Center and Summit Road are different. See below for Summit Road and Visitor Center hours.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArts, Painting, Photography + 16 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers 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 dayt
Getting There
InfoVisitors 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
Location
Info41.8346° N, -103.7071° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website