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Niobrara State Park, NE Events

January

7St. Williams Catholic Church Soup/Sandwich Luncheon Niobrara - Serving chili, potato soup, taverns, hotdogs, desserts - all you can eat. 11am to 1pm. ... more

February

27Annual Soup Cook-off Niobrara - Soup Cook-Off 11a.m.-1p.m. Come to eat, and prizes for soups. ... more

April

30 - 31 Annual Bargain Buyway Niobrara - 2 days of bargains follow the trail from Hwy. 12/14 at Niobrara west to Butte, then down to Atkinson follow the towns to Hwy. 14 and work your way bac ... more

June

17 - 19 Annual Bridging the Shores Celebration Niobrara - First weekend in June. Come to Niobrara, Where the Niobrara river ends and the Missouri bends! Friday -- 6:00 p.m. - Car Cruisin' w/ KK93, Kiddie P ... more

31 - 2 Plainview Klown Days Festival Plainview - Plainview Klown days is a three-day event in June filled with family-friendly events. Look and see what is happening. ... more

2Annual Show & Shine Hartington - Auto show, vendors and activities. Noon-3:30pm. ... more

8Highway 20 Hot Rod Association Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show Plainview - Nebraska’s first MAJOR car show of the season. Registration 8am. Judging Noon to 3. Trophies at 4pm. Dash plaques and T-shirts to the first 200 ent ... more

July

8 - 9 Crofton All-School Reunion Crofton - Each year on the weekend nearest to July 4th, the Crofton Alumni Association schedules an All-School reunion for past Crofton High School graduates. E ... more

12Wildflower Adventure Tour Plainview - Travel the area's back roads and cow trails in search of wildflowers, grasses and other native plants. Meet at the RC&D office located at 702 East Pa ... more

15Alumni Reunion Niobrara - Start making plans to attend the annual alumni reunion. It's time to renew those friendships and reminisce about the good old days at NHS! A tour of t ... more

17 - 21 Cedar County Fair Hartington - Features four days of family oriented entertainment, 4-H exhibits and open class exhibits, and an amazing weekend of music! CCF PRCA Rodeo & CEDARSTOC ... more

August

20City-wide Garage Sales Niobrara - Annual Town Wide Rummage sales, every year, 1st weekend in August. ... more

26 - 28 Ponca Indian Pow Wow Niobrara - Ponca Tribe of Nebraska pow wow celebration. Includes traditional singing, dancing and food. ... more

3City Wide Garage Sale Crofton - City wide sidewalk and rummage sale. ... more

November

19Presbyterian Church Octoberfest Turkey Supper Niobrara - First Saturday of deer season. Presbyterian Church annual Fall supper with Turkey and all the trimmings, also a Country Store. ... more

25Candlelight Christmas & Lighted Vehicle Parade Hartington - Caroling, visit from Santa, parade and more. 4-7pm. ... more

December

9Christmas Craft Show Hartington - 9am-4pm. ... more

16Annual Christmas Craft Fair Niobrara - Annual Christmas Craft Fair, quilt raffle, VFW raffle, Kids activities and a visit with Santa, Soup/sandwich lunches available, poinsettias for sale, ... more

Niobrara State Park Cabins

Niobrara SP Cabins
Niobrara SP CabinsNiobrara's 19 modern housekeeping cabins sit high on the bluffs, offering a commanding view of the breathtaking expanse of bluffs, cliffs and river. There are 12 two-bedroom units, and seven 3 bedroom units. Bedding, towels, cooking utensils, and tableware are provided. Cabins have kitchenettes, complete with a small stove and refrigerator; a screened back porch, and a patio with picnic table and grill.

A group lodge is available for conferences, retreats, family reunions and the like. Situated on a ridge overlooking the Missouri River, it, too, offers a spectacular view of the vicinity. The lodge has a well-equipped kitchen and rest rooms and Accommodates up to 110 people.

Reservations for all lodging may be made up to a year in advance.

Niobrara State Park Camping

Niobrara SP Camping
Niobrara SP CampingThe modern RV campground has 69 pads, all with 30 amp electrical hookups. Other facilities include drinking water, modern rest rooms, showers, dump station, picnic tables and grills. A handicap fishing bridge spans the
Niobrara on the northern section of the park which offers excellent catfishing. Playground equipment for the youngsters is also available in the campground.

The tent camping area extends along three miles of extremely hilly, winding, one-way road. Grills and ground-level fire rings are provided for renters. Many sites are situated on elevated hills adjacent to the Niobrara River. Cedar trees abound in the tent camping area, interspersed with groups of elm, hackberry and ash. Backpackers will also find Adirondack shelters here.

Grills and picnic sites are located at various points along the one-way loop. One picnic shelter situated on the highest hill in the park, gives a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside.

Niobrara State Park Float Trips

Niobrara SP Floating
Niobrara SP FloatingSign up for Niobrara State Park's Upper Missouri River Float Trip and experience this grand river's history and natural wonders. There is nothing like the feeling of swirling water beneath and refreshing breezes all around as you float quietly past local wildlife in its natural habitat.

Float trip reservations are suggested to ensure your spot on this unique excursion. Call the number below for costs and available times. Departure times and trip lengths vary depending on the weather. Passengers depart from the park's main office at the specified times. Be sure to come prepared for the elements. Bring sun block, sunglasses, a hat and perhaps a lightweight long-sleeve shirt and trousers. If rain or other inclement weather is expected, proper protective clothing is a necessity. Be prepared to do some easy paddling, then settle into "The Little Pearl" and enjoy your Upper Missouri River Float Trip adventure.

The U.S. Coast Guard inspected craft that will transport you along the beautiful Upper Missouri River is a Zodiac inflatable workboat with a Honda 75 h.p. engine. This modern day explorer's vessel holds 10 passengers and is operated by a licensed Missouri River pilot. It was named "The Little Pearl" after a ferryboat that ran on the Missouri around the turn of the century.

Special trips can be arranged upon request.

Niobrara State Park Boating

Niobrara SP Boat Access
The park maintains three boat access areas to the Missouri River at the old Niobrara townsite. The Verdel site is 8 miles upstream with toilets available. Ferry Landing is located 2 miles downstream close to Standing Bear Bridge.

Niobrara State Park Learning Centers

Niobrara SP Interpretive Center
The J. Alan Cramer Interpretive Center offers not only an exceptional view of the park, but it also highlights people and places that played key roles in the history of the area, including the story of the Ponca Indians.

Visitors may want to check out the site of the mosasaurus paleontological find, an important one, since it was the first complete fossil of its kind found in Nebraska. Other areas of interest are the Ponca Cemetery, Mormon Monument, and the Ponca Agency and Standing Bear monument, as well as other local historical attractions. Ask for directions at the Park Office.

Niobrara State Park Outdoor Activities

Niobrara SP Outdoor Activities
Niobrara SP Outdoor ActivitiesNiobrara State Park offers a modern swimming pool; horseback trail rides, led by wranglers; fishing in the old park lagoon and in nearby rivers; hiking the 14 miles of trail; bird watching and other nature study, or just a chance to loll in the shade away from the hectic pace of day-to-day living.

Park Area Attractions

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Hartington 12

Plainview 2

Neligh 4

Crofton 4

Park Area Events

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Hartington 4

Plainview 3

Crofton 2

Park Area Businesses

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Hartington 8

Crofton 5