NPS Sites Near Omaha
Two National Park Service sites are located within 150 miles of Omaha, Nebraska. The Homestead National Monument stands approximately 82 miles from the city and received 43,099 annual recreation visits according to NPS records. The Missouri National Recreational River, situated roughly 135 miles away, recorded 166,390 annual recreation visits.
These regional units offer different experiences for visitors interested in exploring NPS-managed areas near Omaha. The Homestead National Monument preserves land related to the Homestead Act era, while the Missouri National Recreational River provides access to recreational opportunities along the Missouri River. Both sites are accessible by vehicle from the Omaha area within a reasonable driving distance.
| NPS unit | Annual visits |
|---|---|
| Homestead National Monument · 81.8 mi | 43,099 (2025) |
| Missouri National Recreational River National Recreational River · 134.9 mi | 166,390 (2025) |
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Nearby-NPS units and their annual recreation visits are from the NPS Visitor Use Statistics package (haversine match within 150 mi of the city centroid), verified June 2026. Null visitation renders as “n/a”, never 0. How we compile this.