Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska

  Cavalier Motel is a good spot to get some rest, and why not stop at Frank Dam since you're here. Scotts Bluff National Monument is a common place to spend time for the inhabitants of Gering. A splendid close by hotel is Microtel Scottsbluff/Gering, and while you're here you can play some golf at Monument Shadows Golf Course.
Don't leave Scotts Bluff National Monument without first checking out Eagle Rock, and close by you find the Wildcat Hills Trails which is a tremendous hiking trail. Scotts Bluff National Monument is a beautiful place that everyone
    loves. Scotts Bluff National Monument is a location that is quite dried up typically; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while January is commonly the driest month.
The prettiness of Scotts Bluff National Monument is there for your viewing wellbeing. Since
you're here at Scotts Bluff National Monument why not have a look at Coyote Pass. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Scotts Bluff National Monument has to offer, you can camp at Scottsbluff/Chimney Rock KOA. You must unquestionably pop by Sentinel Rock if you're here at Scotts Bluff National Monument, and a round of golf at nearby Scotts Bluff Country Club is a pleasant way to kill some time.
Summertime highs at Scotts Bluff National Monument typically tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are
 
    loves. Scotts Bluff National Monument is a location that is quite dried up typically; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while January is commonly the driest month.
The prettiness of Scotts Bluff National Monument is there for your viewing wellbeing. Since
If you need a location to stay Microtel Inns & Suites is a good choice; during your journey here you'll meet some people from Gering for sure. Scotts Bluff National Monument is a great spot to camp, Riverside Campground is a great spot, and if you've had enough of Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering Valley Reservoir H is close by. There is so much cool stuff to do for everyone.
So much exciting stuff to do here at Scotts Bluff National Monument, too fine to be true. Crown Rock is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Scotts Bluff
 
National Monument; obviously, this is a wonderful region for folks who like lakes, Yount Reservoir is a lake around here. If you have a thing about the outdoors, you'll adore Scotts Bluff National Monument. You're most likely interested in lakes, Frank Reservoir is one of those nearby. There's so much to do here at Scotts Bluff National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, West Wind Campground is a great spot for that. Riverview Golf & Country Club is a good golf course nearby, and after a long day outdoors Valley Brook Inn And Cottages is a glorious spot to spend a night or two.
Dry warm beds await you at Circle S Lodge; Gering Valley Dam H is stunning. Going to Scotts Bluff National Monument is a delightful idea when you have to get out. Dome Rock is an out of the ordinary place to go to while at Scotts Bluff National Monument, and a pleasant spot nearby is Mitchell Pass.


A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the historic Oregon, California and Mormon Trails. The monument museum contains exhibits about the human and natural history of the area and also holds a unique collection of watercolor paintings by the frontier photographer and artist William Henry Jackson.

   

CONTACTS

Email - SCBL_Webmaster@nps.gov

Fax- 308-436-7611

Write to
Scotts Bluff National Monument
PO Box 27
Gering, NE 69341-0027

- or -
Scotts Bluff National Monument
190276 Highway 92 West
Gering, NE 69341-0027

Phone
Headquarters - 308-436-4340

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily, summer: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; daily, winter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed December 25.

Getting There
PLANE - Commercial flights in and out of Western Nebraska Regional Airport at Scottsbluff.

CAR - DIRECTIONS: Visitors traveling east-west on Interstate 80 can exit at Kimball, Nebraska, and drive 45 miles north on Highway 71. Follow National Park Service signs 2 miles west of Gering, Nebraska, on State Highway 92. Visitors following the old Oregon Trail along the North Platte River using State Highways 26 or 92, should follow National Park Service signs.

Weather & Climate
Generally sunny, hot and dry in the summer. In late summer the weather is extremely variable with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Windy and cold in winter. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to season. Hats are useful against exposure to sun. Good walking shoes are recommended for use on hiking trails.

Accessibility
Many of the facilities at Scotts Bluff are wheelchair accessible. Special Needs: Bus and RV parking is available.

Getting Around
In Monument: Personal vehicles can be driven to the summit; or, a free shuttle service to the summit is offered during the summer.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
VEHICLE
$5.00 for 7 Days

VEHICLE - COMMERCIAL BUS
$100.00 for Day

VEHICLE - COMMERCIAL VAN
$40.00 for Day

VEHICLE - MOTORCYCLE
$2.00 for 7 Days

Special Use Permits
SPECIAL USE PERMITS
$30 Minimum for Day

Local Passport
ANNUAL PARK PASS
$15.00 for Annual
Valid at Ft. Laramie, Agate Fossil Beds and Scotts Bluff National Monument

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
OREGON TRAIL MUSEUM
Phone - 308-436-4340
Location - In the Visitor Center.
Closures - December 25 - Christmas Day
Special Programs - Tuesday Evening Programs during the summer. Living History Presentations during the summer. Guided Ranger Walks.
Exhibits - Permanent exhibits on the Westward movement. Periodic temporary displays and traveling exhibits. 12 minute slide program.
Available Facilities - Outdoor amphitheater. Indoor theater.


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Circle S Lodge, Gering
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2.7 miles away
Microtel Inns & Suites,
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4.1 miles away
Microtel Scottsbluff/Gering,
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4.2 miles away
Cavalier Motel,
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4.7 miles away
Valley Brook Inn And Cottages,
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4.7 miles away
Cavalier Motel,
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4.7 miles away
Capri Motel,
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4.8 miles away
Circle S Lodge,
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4.9 miles away
Sands Motel,
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4.9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering, Nebraska, Scottsbluff
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6.3 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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