• The Niobrara National Scenic river comes alive with color in the fall.

    Niobrara

    National Scenic River Nebraska

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  • Washout on River Road 1 mi. East of Norden Bridge NOT affecting most river user access

    Avoid travel on River Road 1 mile east of Norden Bridge. Runoff has washed out a section of River Road making it impassible in the immediate area. DOES NOT AFFECT MOST RIVER FLOAT USERS. Keya Paha County officials are working on solutions the situation

Final General Management Plan

Read the Final General Management Plan broken down into multiple links below for easier downloading. The plan includes the official boundary maps for the scenic river.



Record of Decision



Table of Contents, Purpose of and Need for the Plan, Foundations of the Plan



Resource Assessment, National Scenic River Outstanding Values



Management Alternatives - text



Boundary Alternative Maps



Environmental Impacts



Coordination



Final Boundary Maps



Section I. Western Boundary - Smith Falls



Section II. Brewer Bridge - Rocky Ford



Section III. Muleshoe Creek - Smith Creek



Section IV. Smith Creek - Meadville



Section V. Meadville - Carns



Section VI. Carns - East Boundary



Did You Know?

Surge flow usually occurs during winter and spring flows

The Niobrara exhibits an unusual pattern of wave action during higher water levels called surge flow. Waves up to three feet high form and migrate upriver for short periods of time before disappearing. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Hydrology" page. More...