Bus and RV parking is available. Allow one to two hours for your visit. Weather in the monument is generally sunny and dry in the summer. Windy and cold in winter. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to season.
Hats are useful against exposure to sun.
Good walking shoes are recommended for use on hiking trails. There is no lodging or camping available in the park. To reach the monument, exit Highway 26, at Mitchell, Nebraska, drive 35 miles north on Highway 29. Follow National Park Service signs. This former military post is now maintained by the State of Nebraska.