Smith Falls State Park
Under $25Cross a footbridge over the Niobrara River and walk to Nebraska's highest waterfall, a 63-foot spring-fed drop.

433 E Hwy 20 · Valentine, NE
Brewers Canoers and Tubers is a family owned outfitter with more than 40 years of experience running trips on the Niobrara River near Valentine, Nebraska. It rents canoes, kayaks and tubes for two to six hour floats and provides shuttle service, a boat launch, concessions, a gift shop and picnic areas.
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
The closest stops to Brewers Canoers and Tubers, ordered by straight-line distance.