Niobrara River Places To Swim And Soak

2 named places are on the Niobrara River in Nebraska. 2 charge a day-use fee. 1 needs a reservation for vehicle entry in season. 1 has a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 2 of 2 places to swim and soak

Name Kind Access Fee Status
Fort Niobrara Cherry County
Development Swimming hole Access gravel road Fee $1.00 per person launch/wristband fee at the Refuge launch kiosk (self-serve fee box). Status Closure or warning on file
Smith Falls Cherry County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Nebraska park entry permit required. Status No closure on file
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Common questions

Where can you swim on the Nebraska side of the Niobrara River?

2 named spots are on record: Fort Niobrara and Smith Falls.

Are there free beaches on the Nebraska side of the Niobrara River?

None on record here. Every spot listed charges a day-use fee; the table has each one.

Are any beaches on the Nebraska side of the Niobrara River closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Fort Niobrara. Each page has the dated detail.