Smith Falls State Park

Smith Falls State Park

Smith Falls, at 63 feet (19 m), is the highest waterfall in the state of Nebraska and the centerpiece of Smith Falls State Park. The state park and falls are located east-northeast of Valentine and 3 miles southwest of Sparks, on the south side of the Niobrara River. Access to the falls is via a footbridge across the river from the north side of the park.

Details

Area
265.5 acre
Type
Cascade
Height
63 ft
Caption
Smith Falls
Website
[https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/smith-falls/ Smith Falls State Park]
Location
Cherry County, Nebraska, United States
Map Size
280
Elevation
2333 ft
Free Data
Orrin B. Smith
Image Alt
Smith Falls in 2024
Map Label
Smith Falls State Park
Free Label
Named for
Image Size
280
Designation
Nebraska state park
Established
1992
Nearest City
Valentine, Nebraska
Administrator
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission