Canoeing and Tubing
Niobrara Riverview Retreats is conveniently located just 3 and 1/2 miles West of the western boundary of the "Wild and Scenic River" designated portion of the Niobrara River. This 76-
Let us help to arrange your canoe or tubing trip down the Niobrara River. We have partnered with one of the top local full service outfitters “Little Outlaw Canoe” and will help you to make your reservation for an enjoyable and memorable trip. They can provide canoes, kayaks, rafts or tubes along with paddles and life preservers for your trip. They can also provide shuttle service so your vehicle will be at your selected pull out point or select a shuttle bus option back to your starting point. With the shuttle option, you drive your vehicle to the ending point of your trip and our shuttler bus picks you up and takes you to your starting point to begin your trip. You then float the river and when you arrive your vehicle is already at your take out point. It is always best to plan your trip in advance to get the best selection of availability and trips!
Trips and Pricing
Tanking!
Looking for a new way to float the river? Try tanking down. With our plastic tanks and a picnic table for lounging, it is the newest fad on the river!
2 Hour Canoe or Kayak Trip
(Ft. Niobrara to Brewer Bridge)
Price
1 Person Kayak $45
2 Person Kayak $69
2 Person Canoe $59
Extra canoe rider under 12 years old $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
Mon to Fri at 11:30am | Sat & Sun at 12:30pm
Approximate Finish Time
Mon to Fri at 2:15pm | Sat & Sun at 3:15pm
Meeting Point
1005 E, Highway 20, Valentine, NE, 69201
Not Included -
3 Hour Canoe or Kayak Trip
(Berry Bridge to Penbrook Landing)
Price
1 Person Kayak $49
2 Person Kayak $89
2 Person Canoe $79
Extra canoe rider under 12 years old $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
9:30am Daily
Approximate Finish Time
1:30pm
Meeting Point
1005 E, Highway 20, Valentine, NE, 69201
Not Included -
4 Hour Niobrara Tubing Trip
(Berry Bridge to Brewer Bridge)
Price
Without Shuttle Option $33 Per Person
Shuttle Option Included $39 Per Person
Extra Rider Under 12 $19
Cooler Tubes $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
Daily at 9:45am & Noon
Approximate Finish Time
2:30pm | 4:45pm
Hotel Shuttle Options
For groups of 8+ we can shuttle you from Niobrara Retreats and drop you back after your tubing experience. This cost of the tubing + hotel shuttle is $69 per person.
5.5 Hour Niobrara Tubing Trip
(Ft. Niobrara to Brewer Bridge)
Price
Without Shuttle Option $40 Per Person
Shuttle Option Included $49 Per Person
Extra Rider Under 12 $19
Cooler Tubes $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
9:30am Daily -
Approximate Finish Time
4:00pm
Hotel Shuttle Options
For groups of 8+ we can shuttle you from Niobrara Retreats and drop you back after your tubing experience. This cost of the tubing + hotel shuttle is $69 per person.
4 Hour Niobrara Tanking Trip
Price
4 Person Tank Without Shuttle $200
4 Person Tank With Shuttle $230
Extra rider under 12 years old $19
Meeting Time -
Trip Departure Time -
Approximate Finish Time -
Transportation!
We have a variety of transportation services available to get you back and forth from the river. Check out our following options.
Deluxe Out & Back Shuttle Service
This service will be available for 8 or more people, and will offer flexible start times. We can pickup at local motels/camps and will transport to the launch area, then pick your group up at the destination for a ride back. Please call ahead for availability.
Car Shuttle Fees: Per Vehicle
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Please Be Advised
All trips starting at Cornell Bridge will travel through the Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/valentine). Alcohol, radios and squirt guns are prohibited.
All people starting at Cornell Bridge must have a permit to travel through the Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge. These permits are $3.00 per person and are available with equipment rentals.
When you stop to visit our beautiful Smith Falls, remember it is a Nebraska State Park, please do not take alcohol with you. If you are driving in to visit the falls, you will need a Nebraska Park Entrance Permit. Day Permits are sold on site for $4 each.
Most importantly, be safe and have an enjoyable trip!
4 Hour Canoe or Kayak Trip
(Ft. Niobrara to Brewer Bridge)
Price
1 Person Kayak $49
2 Person Kayak $79
2 Person Canoe $69
Extra canoe rider under 12 years old $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
9:45am Daily
Approximate Finish Time
2:45pm
Meeting Point
1005 E, Highway 20, Valentine, NE, 69201
Not Included
Taxes • Gratuities • A $3 Per Person Ft. Niobrara Refuge Permit
5.5 Hour Canoe or Kayak Trip
(Ft. Niobrara to Stans Landing)
Price
1 Person Kayak $59
2 Person Kayak $89
2 Person Canoe $79
Extra canoe rider under 12 years old $19
Meeting Time
50 Minutes Prior to Trip Departure
Trip Departure Time
9:30am Daily
Approximate Finish Time
4:30pm
Meeting Point
1005 E, Highway 20, Valentine, NE, 69201
Not Included
Taxes • Gratuities • $3 Per Person Ft. Niobrara Refuge Permit
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Canoes and Kayaks!
We offer the highest quality canoes and kayaks available for rent in the area. These canoes or kayaks will be delivered to the river for you, complete with life jackets and paddles for each canoe rental. We recommend 2 people per canoe, except in the event of small children or uneven-
Tubing!
Take a trip through the canyons and meadows of the Niobrara River wonderland on a giant river tube! These tubes are 66" round and are perfect for one adult sized person to relax on. Your tubes will be delivered to the river for you with a PFD, and picked up at your finish point. We offer 4 or 5.5 hour river trips. Cooler tubes are also available.