WATER SPORTS Platte River Water Trail North Bend to Plattsmouth Paddle along the Platte River Water Trail. This 71-mile stretch of the Platte River includes access points at Schramm Park and Louisville state recreation areas and a stop at Platte River State Park. OUTDOORS Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area Crofton The state’s second-largest reservoir features a marina, dock slips, a fish-cleaning station and access to the Missouri River. Niobrara National Scenic River North Fork Whitewater Park Valentine Tank, tube or kayak down this 76-mile stretch near Valentine, and keep your eyes peeled for waterfalls — there are more than 200 along the river. Norfolk Drop in for a whitewater adventure. Kayakers, paddleboarders, tubers and surfers, too, are all welcome. Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Lake Maloney State Recreation Area Ogallala How about a lake day on Nebraska’s largest reservoir? With 30,000 acres, it’s a prime spot for boating, fishing, waterskiing, swimming and scuba diving. North Platte Sailing, paddleboating, kayaking, wakeboarding, waterskiing — water sports galore at the 1,000-acre Lake Maloney near North Platte. Riverview Marina State Recreation Area Nebraska City Riverview Marina is your gateway to the Missouri River. Bring your boat to cruise the nation’s longest river or fish for goldeye, drum, catfish and carp. Calamus River Brewster to Burwell A portion of this slow-flowing river runs roughly 57 miles from Brewster to Burwell. Float down the river by tank, tube, kayak or canoe to enjoy the Sandhills scenery. LAKE MCCONAUGHY STATE RECREATION AREA NIOBRARA NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER The Official 2026 Nebraska State Travel Guide 23
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