Scotts Bluff National Monument
Overview
Scotts Bluff National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Mitchell, Nebraska. 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.
Things to Do at Scotts Bluff National Monument
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Scotts Bluff National Monument include:
Nearby Activities
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
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 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.
GPS Coordinates: 41.83464200000000, -103.70713499999999
Contact & Resources
Phone: (308) 436-9700
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