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Free public canoe, kayak and tube landing on the Niobrara National Scenic River near Sparks, with parking, drinking water and seasonal restrooms.
Sparks, NE
Papio-Missouri River NRD park on the Elkhorn River where Brigham Young's 1847 pioneers crossed: boat ramp, camping, picnic shelter. Open April 1 to Nov. 1.
Valley, NE
68064
Canoe and kayak paddling route along the Elkhorn River through Dodge County. Access points at Hooper, Scribner, and North Bend.
Dodge County, NE
68057
Canoe, kayak, tube and stock-tank floats on the Middle Loup and Dismal rivers, based at the Sandhills Motel in Mullen.
Mullen, NE
69152
The last landing on the Niobrara National Scenic River, at the Highway 137 bridge north of Newport. Damaged in 2019; check before you go.
Newport, NE
Canoe and kayak landing at Smith Falls State Park on the Niobrara, about 300 yards from Nebraska's tallest waterfall. Park entry permit required.
Valentine, NE
69201
Free public river landing north of Bassett on the lower Niobrara National Scenic River, at the bridge signed U.S. 183 since August 2026 (formerly Highway 7).
Bassett, NE
68714
Platte River Rentals at 104 Main St. in Louisville rents canoes, kayaks, tubes and bicycles, with shuttle service to the launch site, and offers airboat rides on the Platte River.
68037
Middle Loup River outfitter in Thedford with tubing, stock-tank floats and kayaks.
Thedford, NE
69166
Tube, canoe and kayak outfitter with a campground on the Niobrara near Sparks.
Sparks, NE
69220