Scotts Bluff National Monument
13 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Wesley Gant
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationOld Oregon Trail Road Partial ClosureOn Saturday, September 26th, Old Oregon Trail Road will be closed to eastbound traffic from 8 am until 2 pm to facilitate the annual Monument Marathon. All visitors who plan on accessing the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, Summit Road, or hiking trails should arrive via the east (Gering).
At a glance
- Near the park
- 13 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Camping near the park 13
- Aerial viewRV Park
Riverside Campground
1.9 mi · Scottsbluff, NE
- Aerial viewRV Park
The Robidoux R.V. Park
2.2 mi · Gering, NE
Services nearby: 1 rest area
About Scotts Bluff
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…
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.
Photos: NPS/Brian Poffenberger · NPS/Eric Grunwald
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Plan your visit
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…
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
Hours
Scotts 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.
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
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.
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