Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Concession stand
- Hiking Trail
- Payshowers
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic sites
- Restrooms
- Tent Camping
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Attention: The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.  DescriptionScenic Smith Falls State Park is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall, also called Smith Falls. The state park is a popular destination for campers, as well as canoers, kayakers, tubers and others who visit the area to experience the beautiful Niobrara River, a National Scenic River. Many outfitters use the park as a take-out spot, which make it a convenient camping site for those planning to paddle or float the river.Geography:Trees, river, rocks Recreation:Canoe/Kayak; boating; tubing; camping; hiking; picnicking Facilities:Smith Falls State Park offers a visitor center, as well as picnic sites, tent camping, restrooms, concession stand and pay showers. A picnic pavilion for group gatherings may be reserved. Nearby Attractions:Cowboy Recreational Trail; Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge; Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area. Alerts and Important InformationNDOT will start work on the removal and reconstruction of the bridge over the Minnechaduza Creek 3 miles east of Valentine and .15 miles west of the Fort Niobrara Refuge access road. This road closer will occur September 3, 2024- May 23, 2025. During this closure Smith Falls park visitors traveling from Valentine will be detoured utilizing highway US-83 North of Valentine, then unpaved county roads Whitetail Road, Nolett Road, and 906th Road before returning to highway N-12. Max number of units is 2 tents or a camper and a tent. A park entry permit is required and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors.
See Reservation Policies details Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):42.88806, -100.31611 42°53'17"N, 100°18'58"W - Contact Information:Mailing Address:Smith Falls State Park90165 Smith Falls Rd Valentine NE 69201-9103 Phone Number: Information:
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