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.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
Daily through Memorial
Day 8 am - 5 pm; Daily, Memorial Day - Labor Day 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed
December 25 and January 1.
Communities
Surrounding Scotts Bluff National Monument
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
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.