Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway
Visitor Services

Located along the Byway, Ogallala, ScottsBluff-Gerring, and other small towns offer a full range of services. Visitor Centers are located at Ash Hollow State Historical Park, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Chimney Rock as well as others. RV camping is also available in select areas.

For more information, contact the Nebraska Tourism Office:

PO Box 94666, Dept. 97INT, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666

Or phone 800-228-4307 Ext. 754. Visit their Web Site or e-mail: tourism@ded2.ded.state.ne.us

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Many of the State Parks and Visitors Centers have fees ranging from one to five dollars.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian facilities are located at each of the points of interest. There are no bicycle paths along the route but the road is relatively low traffic and wide.
Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Plan appropriately for either warm summer conditions or cold winter weather.

Restrictions

For information on road construction and conditions call 800 906-9069.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Any season although summer temperatures are usually quite high.

High Season

Pleasant at any time of the year.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Nebraska