Agnostik
National Scenic River · NE

Niobrara National Scenic River

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.

nps.gov ↗

Photos

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.
A man takes a photo of a meandering river from an overlook.
Parts of the river are shallow and meandering, making beautiful backdrops for people to take photographs.
Yellows, oranges, and greens dominate the fall colors along the Niobrara NSR.
Autumn is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the Niobrara National Scenic River, from the river or the banks.
Two people in one canoe paddle along the bluffs of the Niobrara NSR.
The Niobrara is a peaceful place to paddle during the week.
A view from a canoe, with the photographer's feet resting on the bow, of the Niobrara NSR.
Much of the Niobrara National Scenic River is easy paddling, suitable for novice canoers.
A paddler in a canoe goes through Class II Rapids on the Niobrara NSR.
An experienced canoer takes on the Class II Egelhoffs Rapids along the Niobrara National Scenic River.
Many people on tubes float down the Niobrara.
On Saturdays, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a great place to meet hundreds of other tubers.

Activities

  • 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