Nebraska waterfall visits

State park footbridge and accessible boardwalk; entry permit required

Nebraska

Smith Falls

Short walk over a footbridge, then about 500 feet of boardwalk

Smith Falls is the tallest waterfall in Nebraska at 63 feet, in Smith Falls State Park on the Niobrara National Scenic River, about 19 miles from Valentine. Walk across the historic Verdigre Bridge, a footbridge over the Niobrara River, then follow the accessible boardwalk to the falls. The boardwalk was rebuilt and reopened in 2023, with benches and a platform over the stream. Steps at one end of the boardwalk lead down to the bottom of the falls.

State park trail; short walk; park permit required

Nebraska

Stone Creek Falls

Short walk, about 10 to 15 minutes each way; measured distance not confirmed

Stone Creek Falls is a waterfall about six feet high on Stone Creek in Platte River State Park near Louisville. Enter the park from 346th Street, turn left away from the park headquarters, and park at the trailhead for the falls a short distance farther; you do not need to enter the camping area. Follow the Stone Creek trail to the falls, which can be viewed from several spots. Return the same way. The route description dates from 2020.

Partial: private land, viewing only from roped points with a small fee; current opening not confirmed

Nebraska

Snake River Falls

Short walk to the roped viewing points; distance not published

The falls is on private land. Public access is for viewing only, from two roped-off viewing points. An older description says the path to the falls starts at a pay box to the right of the restaurant. Do not go down to the falls or the river.

Location map; no photo available.