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Scotts Bluff National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateNE
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Scotts Bluff National Monument

About Scotts Bluff National Monument

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

HikingHistoric & cultural site

When to go

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Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 59–85°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 63%4.8 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Scotts Bluff National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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