190276 Old Oregon Trail Gering, NE 69341 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. 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. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor CenterLocated just steps away from the route of the Oregon, California, and Pony Express Trails; the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center features exhibits, a theater, and restroom facilities. The visitor center is located in the Mountain Time Zone. Public WiFi is not available.
No public WiFi is available within the park. Cellular service and internet connectivity varies and depends on cellular carrier. ![]() Oversized VehiclesTravelling in a large RV? Oversized vehicle parking is available at the east side of the visitor center parking lot. The Scotts Bluff Summit Road is narrow with sharp curves and has three tunnels with limited clearance. Vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or higher than 11 feet 7 inches are prohibited on the Summit Road. ![]() Trailers and Towed VehiclesTowing a trailer? Oversized vehicle parking is available at the east side of the visitor center parking lot. The Scotts Bluff Summit Road is narrow with sharp curves. All trailers are prohibited on the Summit Road. You may drop your trailer in the oversize vehicle parking area to drive up the Summit Road. ![]() PetsBringing along a four-legged friend? Leashed pets are welcome on all paved trails and developed areas of the monument. You must clean up after your pet and dispose of waste in provided trash receptacles.![]() Lodging and CampingThere is no lodging or camping available at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Lodging and camping are available in the nearby communities of Scottsbluff and Gering.![]() FoodNo food service is available at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Grocery stores and restaurants are available in the nearby communities of Scottsbluff and Gering. There is a small picnic area near the Monument Visitor Center.![]() WeatherThe weather at Scotts Bluff National Monument is highly variable. Severe weather is possible year-round. Thunderstorms, hail and extreme heat are possible late spring through early fall. Heavy snow, ice and extreme cold are possible from late fall through early spring. |
Last updated: February 2, 2025