Enjoy a Picnic at Scotts Bluff

Enjoy eating outdoors at the Scotts Bluff picnic area.

NPS/Bob Buhr

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.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Picnicking

Enjoy a picnic at one of the monument's three picnic tables. Each is located under a shelter to provide a shade while eating.

Pets Allowed

Yes

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

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Scotts Bluff Picnic Area

Located on the east side of the monument visitor center. 

Reservations

No

Picnic tables are available on a first-come/first served basis.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Monument trails and grounds are open sunrise to sunset. 

Accessibility Information

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.