Smith Falls

Waterfall · Cherry County County, NE · 42.887818, -100.315770

Smith Falls drops about 70 ft on Niobrara River in Cherry County, Nebraska. See every spot on the Niobrara River.

The falls

Height	70 ft
Flow note	Nebraska's tallest waterfall at about 70 feet, reached by bridge/trail within Smith Falls State Park.

Road	Paved
Parking	Smith Falls State Park near Valentine, Cherry County NE.
Fee	Nebraska park entry permit required.
Reservation or permit	Not required
Managed by	Nebraska Game and Parks (Smith Falls State Park)

Restrooms	Yes
Picnic sites	Yes
Note	Campground, Niobrara river access, trail to the falls.

Camping	Allowed

How tall is Smith Falls?

Smith Falls drops about 70 ft.

How do you get to Smith Falls?

The road in is paved. Parking: Smith Falls State Park near Valentine, Cherry County NE.

Do you need a reservation for Smith Falls?

No reservation or permit is required.

Is there a fee at Smith Falls?

The fee is Nebraska park entry permit required.

When is Smith Falls flowing?

Nebraska's tallest waterfall at about 70 feet, reached by bridge/trail within Smith Falls State Park.

What facilities are at Smith Falls?

Restrooms and picnic sites. Campground, Niobrara river access, trail to the falls.

What are the rules at Smith Falls?

Camping is allowed.

Smith Falls is inside Smith Falls State Park .

https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/smith-falls-state-park/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / height / parking / fee / camping, waterbody / flowNote / ephemeral false, amenities / permitRequired false)