Berry Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A short, pretty falls.
The details
- Coordinates
- 42.90168, -100.36236
About Berry Falls
Berry Falls is a waterfall in Nebraska.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Berry Falls 3/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
The waterfall Niobrara floaters actually get close to. Most falls on the river hide up side canyons; Berry Falls, an 8-to-10-foot spring-fed drop, pours in right at the water's edge, and every tube and kayak on the popular stretch passes directly beside it.
It's on private land — the National Park Service's own page is explicit — and the owner's rule is simple: look from the water, don't climb, don't explore the banks.
It also serves as the unofficial mile marker where Fort Niobrara refuge water gives way to private land along the float.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- No land access — viewed from the river on a float
- Parking
- Public parking and seasonal restrooms near Berry Bridge, a common outfitter put-in
- Road
- Berry Bridge access off the Valentine-area river roads
- Heads up
- Commercial outfitters run Berry Bridge trips daily in season; the falls comes early in the run.
When to go
Flows year-round; float season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, with June-August the core window.
Summer Saturdays are the crush — around 60,000 people float the Niobrara annually. Go weekday morning.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- Free to view from the water
- Dogs
- Outfitter policies vary
- Hours
- Daylight float hours
- Camping
- None at the falls — private land
- Warnings
- Private property: climbing on the falls or exploring the surrounding banks is prohibited by the landowner. Life jackets required on the water for children 12 and under.
Researched from NPS — Berry Falls · NPS — Float the Niobrara River. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Berry Falls recently? Post a conditions report below.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Berry Falls?
Berry Falls is a waterfall in Nebraska, at 42.90168, -100.36236.
Is Berry Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3/10.
Gear for the trip
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