Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
Located on the beautiful Oglala National Grassland in northwestern Nebraska, Toadstool Geologic Park is a remote site that offers scenic views and vast landscapes. The park is noted for its unique geological formations and 30-40-million-year-old fossil remains.
There is a one-mile, interpretive loop trail which highlights toadstool formations, ancient mammal trackways, and geologic fault lines. In addition, there are two longer trails. The Bison Trail is a three-mile, one way trail that takes you to the Hudson Meng Education and Research Center, and the Great Plains Trail is a five-mile loop that takes you farther into the grasslands.
Our interpretive kiosk illustrates the local geology and provides information and history about the local grasslands. There are two vault toilets on site. There is no water available in the park.
The day pass is issued per vehicle and is only good for the day of purchase.
The $3 day pass can be purchased on-site using cash or check through the provided fee envelopes. The day pass can also be purchased with a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. If paying through Recreation.gov follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
Water is NOT available on site. Please bring your own drinking water.
Rugged terrain with minimal shade is present. Please wear proper attire and footwear.
Please note that Toadstool Road is an unpaved, gravel road and conditions vary. Use extreme caution during muddy conditions.
Two vault toilets available.
Mobile phone service may be unavailable.
This pass does not guarantee parking being available, this pass is only valid from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm on the listed date for the specified vehicle.
Passes are non-refundable and non-transferrable between operators.
Recreation.gov does not accept payment from foreign bank accounts or travelers' checks.