Two ladies enjoy a picnic at a picnic shelter.
30-60 Minutes

Enjoy a Picnic at Scotts Bluff

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Enjoy a picnic at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Planning on a picnic? Scotts Bluff National Monument offers a picnic area just east of the monument visitor center. There are three picnic sites. Each site has a covered table and garbage can. There is access to a restroom with flush toilets and running water. The restroom is located on the east side of the visitor center and remains open even if the visitor center is closed. As you prepare and enjoy your meal, help protect the monument, wildlife, and yourself: Never feed wild animals, including birds and squirrels Animals that become dependent on human food may become aggressive toward people and have to be euthanized. Store all food when not in use Keep all food, garbage, or smelly items in your vehicle so that animals cannot access them. Use stoves properly Camp stoves may be used to prepare food in the picnic area. There are no grills and campfires are not permitted anywhere in the monument. Do not camp in the picnic area Overnight camping is not permitted at Scotts Bluff National Monument.

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Duration

30-60 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

There is one accessible parking space located in the picnic area. One of the shelters contains a table with an extended end to provide convenient access for wheelchairs.

Pets

Yes — Pets are permitted in the picnic area. All pets must be leashed. Please clean up after your pet.

Reservations

No — Picnic tables are available on a first-come/first served basis.

Location

Scotts Bluff Picnic Area

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