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

    Niobrara

    National Scenic River Nebraska

Fees & Reservations

Berry Falls

Fall foliage surrounds Berry Falls

NPS photo

FEES
National Park Service Fees: None. Other landowner/agency fees may apply, see below.

The park service manages river use outside of the National Wildlife Refuge boundary, but neither owns nor operates any facilities within the Niobrara National Scenic River. Property is privately owned, with the exception of the Refuge and Smith Falls State Park. The river is managed in partnership with private and state landowners to protect nature and recreation .

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge - US Fish & Wildlife Service
Launch Fee (per person): $1.00 - Day - must wear wrist band as proof of permit

Smith Falls State Park - Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Camping: $4/person/night (11 years old and under are free)
Parking Fee (per vehicle): $4/day; $20/annual

RESERVATIONS - contact list
Canoe, Kayak, Tube and Shuttle Reservations: can be made with private outfitters using the contact list link above.

Campground Reservations: are available at private outfitter/campgrounds (see contact list link above) and at Smith Falls State Park (402) 376-1306.

Did You Know?

Eastern Bailey's Woodrat

The Niobrara is a crossroads of habitats where many species are on the edge of their range. 83 eastern species reach their western range limits and 47 western species approach their eastern limits here. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National River "Nature & Science" page. More...