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.
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 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
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.
Starting your trip at Cornell, Berry Bridge or Smith Falls and ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge.
Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook.
Cooler tubes fit a stander size cooler 22" X 12" or two smaller coolers / drybags
100 for any one day trip. Holds two adults or one adult and up to two kids.
$65 per person (2 person minimum) for any one day trip. Holds two adults or one adult and up to two kids.
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.
Starting your trip at Cornell, Berry Bridge or Smith Falls and ending at Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge.
Starting at Cornell, Berry Bridge, Smith Falls or Brewer Bridge and ending at Stan's Landing or Sunny Brook.
With trips ending at Rock Barn on both days. *You will have to portage around Rocky Ford and the Egelhoff Rapids.
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.
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.
Starting at any launch site and ending at Stan’s Landing or Sunny Brook both days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No parking or landing fees.
Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.
Parking fees and landing fees can be paid at the campground.
*$10 per vessel charge will be added to haul your equipment*
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.
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