A beautiful, if short, waterfall empties into the side of the Niobrara NSR.
Berry Falls is one of over 200 waterfalls that visitors may see along the Niobrara National Scenic River's bluffs. NPS Photo

Niobrara National Scenic River

Federal Recreation Area · Nebraska · National Park Service

With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recreation, you can float the Niobrara River on a canoe, tube, or kayak as a beginner and have a blast. Hiking, biking, and wildlife watching keep our visitors busy. Oh! And we haven't even told you about the waterfalls yet.

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Phone
4023761901
Official site
www.nps.gov
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What's here

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Activities & features: Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Camping · Fishing · Guided Tours · Hiking · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · River Tubing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A man takes a photo of a meandering river from an overlook.
    NPS Photo/Ryan Schmieder
  • Yellows, oranges, and greens dominate the fall colors along the Niobrara NSR.
    NPS Photo
  • Two people in one canoe paddle along the bluffs of the Niobrara NSR.
    NPS Photo
  • A view from a canoe, with the photographer's feet resting on the bow, of the Niobrara NSR.
    NPS Photo/Ryan Schmieder
  • A paddler in a canoe goes through Class II Rapids on the Niobrara NSR.
    NPS Photo/Solveig Perrett
  • Many people on tubes float down the Niobrara.
    NPS Photo/Solveig Perrett

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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12