Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska   Homestead National Monument of America is a lovely section of wilderness where everybody has a delightful time. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Homestead National Monument of America; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is January. Homestead National Monument of America is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Gage County Fairgrounds Campground is a tremendous local campground, and if you need a site to stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Beatrice, Ne is a delightful choice.     You imagine that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. Dry warm beds await you at Econo Lodge Beatrice, and you'll meet a lot of people from Beatrice here. Going to Homestead National Monument of America is a great idea when you have to get out of the house. Homestead National Monument of America has lovely nature scenery for you to like. Camping at Feit Memorial Park Campground is always a nice experience. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the Rockford Trail, and for you golfers we recommend nearby Beatrice Country Club. Take a hike on the Homestead Trail; getting to Indian Creek from Homestead National Monument of America is easy. At Homestead National Monument of America you find heaps of outdoors recreation that you can benefit from. A great nearby hotel is New Victorian Inn Beatrice; if you came to camp Chautauqua       You imagine that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. Dry warm beds await you at Econo Lodge Beatrice, and you'll meet a lot of people from Beatrice here. Going to Homestead National Monument of America is a great idea when you have to get out of the house. Homestead National at Homestead National Monument of America highs are mostly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Homestead National Monument of America are in the 10's. Fun pursuits are plentiful; there's always something for the whole family to like. The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land   to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream. Visit the park and gain understanding on how the Act changed the lives of all Americans and the land.     CONTACTS Email - Todd_Arrington@nps.gov Fax- (402) 228-4231 Write to 8523 W. State Highway 4 Beatrice, NE 68310 Phone Headquarters - (402) 223-3514 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the visitor center and buildings are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, the visitor center and buildings are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Getting There PLANE - Airlines, Amtrak, and buses reach Lincoln, Nebraska, 40 miles north. There are no regular carriers to the monument. CAR - The park is 4 miles west of Beatrice on State Highway 4. Enter Highway 4 from Highway 136 at the west edge of Beatrice. Turn north at the Educational Service Unit. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation available. Weather & Climate Summers are moderate and humid. Winters are cold with occasional snow. Accessibility A wheelchair is available at the visitor center information desk. Exhibits, the auditorium, and restrooms are accessible. The film, 'The Free Land,' is captioned. The 2 1/2 miles of trail are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Getting Around Hiking trails only! No dogs are allowed. During the winter, cross country skiing is available along the trails. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee ENTRANCE FEE Free! FACILITIES Visitor Centers HOMESTEAD VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Phone - (402) 223-3514 Special Programs - In addition to the trails, there is a regular movie about the Homestead Act and movement, showings of other productions, and periodic living history presentations. There also are school programs and special events. For more information about both, see below, check the expanded home page, or call the park. Exhibits - Monument museum exhibits explain the life of homesteaders and show the tools they used in home and field. The park also has videos, a bookstore, a pioneer cabin, an old schoolhouse, picnic tables, and nearly 100 acres restored tallgrass prairie, the second oldest such project in the United States. Available Facilities - There is a bookstore in the visitor center lobby managed by Eastern National. There is no park camping, but Beatrice has two campgrounds in addition to lodging. User input for Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska Local climate location: CRETE 12 miles away Find a Business in or near Homestead National Monument of America Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 40.27 Longitude: -96.74 Nebraska Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in Nebraska Outdoors Recreation Near Beatrice, Nebraska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beatrice, Nebraska, the metro area neareast to Homestead National Monument of America. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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