Besides protecting the fossil beds, the National Monument forms an island preserve within a sea of sparsely settled ranch land; occasional windmills and cattle dot the horizon. The shortgrass prairie and marshland along the Niobrara River also harbor a rich animal and bird life. Wildflowers splash color across the hills in the Spring. In all seasons the windswept North American prairies are reflected in the quiet beauty of vast sky and rolling land. |
| Fees: |
- Individual: $3.00
(Valid for seven days)
- Children under 16: Free
- Vehicle: $5.00
(Valid for seven days)
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| Hours: |
Open daily from dawn to dusk. |
| Visitor Center: |
Open from Labor Day to Memorial Day, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; from Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and December 25. |
| Facilities: |
Visitor center, museum, restrooms, nature trails, wayside exhibits, and book sales. |
| Directions: |
On Highway 29, between Harrison and Mitchell. |
| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 42 25.03N; 103 40.97W. |
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