Saturday Trips

Changes for 2023 Saturday Trips

Due to the high demand for floating on Saturdays. We are now offering trips starting from Berry to either Brewer Bridge (4 hour trip) and to Stan's Landing (6 hour trip). This will help streamline getting on the river and pickup times. We will also have shuttles every hour on Saturdays starting at 8:30 - 11:30.

2023 Prices

All prices for the rental of canoes, tubes and kayaks include shuttle from Sparks, life jackets, paddles for (canoes and kayaks only). Sales Tax is included in your price.

While planning your trip, refer to our guide page for length of float trips and launching and landing sites available.

Weekends usually have a large amount of visitors enjoying the water. To avoid the larger groups of people we suggest that you join us during the weekdays. We do take walk-ins, but strongly suggest that you make your reservation weeks in advance for weekend trips.

Note: We no longer take out at Rocky Ford

Call us at 1-800-337-3119 to make a reservation.

We require a deposit of 1/2 to hold your equipment.

$40 Weekday Special

$40 per person

Monday - Thursday

8:30 & 10:30 Shuttle

Canoe, tube or kayak trip from Cornell Bridge (Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge launch site) to Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge

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Price List 2023

1 Day Tube Trip

Rates are per person for Tubes. This includes a shuttle from Sparks and life jackets. * TAX, LAUNCH AND LANDING FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. SO WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU PAY. NO HIDDEN FEES.

Ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge

$50

Starting your trip at Cornell, Berry Bridge or Smith Falls and ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge.

Ending at Stan’s Landing, Sunny Brook

$60

Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook.

Cooler Tubes

$20

Cooler tubes fit a stander size cooler 22" X 12" or two smaller coolers / drybags

Double Tube

$100

100 for any one day trip. Holds two adults or one adult and up to two kids.

BackRest Double Tube

$65

$65 per person (2 person minimum) for any one day trip. Holds two adults or one adult and up to two kids.

1 Day Canoe and Kayak Trip

Rates are per person for Kayaks, and Canoes. This includes a shuttle from Sparks, life jackets and paddles (canoes and kayaks only) * TAX, LAUNCH AND LANDING FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. SO WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU PAY. NO HIDDEN FEES.

Ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge

$50

Starting your trip at Cornell, Berry Bridge or Smith Falls and ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge.

Ending at Stan’s Landing, Sunny Brook

$60

Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook.

ENDING AT ROCK BARN (CANOE & KAYAKS ONLY)

$65

With trips ending at Rock Barn on both days. *You will have to portage around Rocky Ford and the Egelhoff Rapids.

2 Day Canoe and Kayak Trip

From the BEGINNING to the end

$100

With your trip starting at Cornell (Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge launch site) and ending at Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge on day one. Then ending at Stan’s Landing or Sunny Brook.

Ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook

$110

Starting at any launch site and ending at Stan’s Landing or Sunny Brook both days.

Ending At Rock barn (canoe & kayaks only)

$120

With your trip ending at Rock Barn *You will have to portage around Rocky Ford and the Egelhoff Rapids.

*TRIPS STARTING FROM CORNELL BRIDGE (Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge launch site) TO BERRY BRIDGE ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED. FROM BERRY BRIDGE ON ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED. PLEASE KEEP THIs IN MIND WHEN YOU book your trip. * IF YOU PARK AT SMITH FALLS STATE PARK YOU WILL NEED A PARK STICKER. THEY ARE Available AT THE Park OFFICE.

Shuttles

Shuttle times from Sparks are 8:30 am & 10:30 am. If you are staying in Valentine we ask you drive to Sparks. If you are staying on the river we can shuttle you from your camp location or site. If you prefer to park at your trip ending destination we can also shuttle from there. Please be ready 15-30 minutes early if we are shuttling you from the river.

Camping at Smith Falls. We will pick you up at your campsite.

Arrangements can be made for large groups staying in Valentine. Call for price and more info.

Private Shuttles

Person and Equipment Shuttles

Rates are per person. Plus a $10 per vessel charge to haul your equipment. Please make reservation at least 1 week in advance. Day of reservations may not be available. *TAX IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

Ending at Berry Bridge, smith falls or brewer Bridge

$50

Starting your trip at Cornell (Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge launch site) , Berry Bridge or Smith Falls and ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge. Parking fee and landing fees for Berry Bridge can be paid at the iron box. Must have park sticker to park a Smith Falls State Park. They are available at the park office. No parking or landing fees at Brewer Bridge.

ENDING AT STAN’S LANDING, SUNNY BROOK

$60

Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook. Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.

ENDING AT ROCK BARN

$65

Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Rock Barn. There are two spots to portage around Rocky Ford and the Egelhoff Rapids. Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.

Vehicle Shuttles

This is when we move your vehicle from one landing to another. Please make reservation at least 1 week in advance. Day of reservations may not be available. *TAX ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

Moved to berry bridge or smith falls

$70

Must have park sticker to park a Smith Falls State Park. They are available at the park office. Parking fee and landing fees for Berry Bridge can be paid at the iron box.

Moved to Brewer Bridge

$80

No parking or landing fees.

Moved to Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook

$90

Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.

moved to rock barn

$100

Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.

*$10 per vessel charge will be added to haul your equipment*

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

DRYLAND aQUATICS, iNC LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

Save some time and download our liability disclaimer and have your groups sign it. Then bring it with you and give it to us when you check in. Everyone over 18 must sign our liability form, any one under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the form releasing consent.

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We require a deposit of 1/2 to hold your equipment.

Dryland Aquatics

Dryland Aquatics 41115 Sparks Rd Sparks, NE 69220 US

1-800-337-3119

Hours

Mon	07:00 am – 06:00 pm
Tue	07:00 am – 06:00 pm
Wed	07:00 am – 06:00 pm
Thu	07:00 am – 06:00 pm
Fri	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Sat	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Sun	07:00 am – 02:00 pm

SUMMER HOURS

Tubing, Canoeing and Kayaking the Niobrara River with Dryland Aquatics

Saturday Trips

Changes for 2023 Saturday Trips

2023 Prices

$40 Weekday Special

Price List 2023

1 Day Tube Trip

Ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge

Ending at Stan’s Landing, Sunny Brook

Cooler Tubes

Double Tube

BackRest Double Tube

1 Day Canoe and Kayak Trip

Ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge

Ending at Stan’s Landing, Sunny Brook

ENDING AT ROCK BARN (CANOE & KAYAKS ONLY)

2 Day Canoe and Kayak Trip

From the BEGINNING to the end

Ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook

Ending At Rock barn (canoe & kayaks only)

Shuttles

Private Shuttles

Person and Equipment Shuttles

Ending at Berry Bridge, smith falls or brewer Bridge

ENDING AT STAN’S LANDING, SUNNY BROOK

ENDING AT ROCK BARN

Vehicle Shuttles

Moved to berry bridge or smith falls

Moved to Brewer Bridge

Moved to Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook

moved to rock barn

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

DRYLAND aQUATICS, iNC LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

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Let us help You get on the Niobrara

Dryland Aquatics

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