Scotts Bluff National Monument
Nebraska
🔴 hikes
Free entry
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.
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No entrance fee.
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.
Conditions
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Things to do
🔴 Backcountry Hiking South Bluff
Stamp Your Passport Book
Viewing the William Henry Jackson Collection
Hiking Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff Cell Phone Audio Tour
Enjoy a Picnic at Scotts Bluff
Bicycling at Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff Ranger Programs
Visitor centers
Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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