Niobrara

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Nebraska Tourism
Photo provided by Nebraska Tourism
Photo provided by Nebraska Tourism
Photo provided by Nebraska Tourism
Photo provided by Nebraska Tourism
Watch roaming buffalo and elk, explore a stunning state park and visit a historic Lewis and Clark campsite in Knox County’s tiny town in northeastern Nebraska.

Discover history and beautiful scenery in Niobrara, Nebraska. Begin your visit with swimming or boating in Niobrara State Park, where the Niobrara and Missouri rivers meet. Explore the park’s miles of trails on foot or horseback. Stay overnight in a tent or rented cabin. Summer visitors can enjoy famous buffalo cookouts, featuring cowboys and fireside folk songs.

Enjoy views of Niobrara’s wilderness from the J. Alan Cramer Interpretive Center. Learn about the people who shaped the area’s history, from early Ponca Indians to plains pioneers.

See the Lewis and Clark Campsite, where the famous explorers stayed overnight during their historic westward journey in 1804. A 15-star and 15-stripe American flag marks the spot. View the campsite from the Old Railroad Bridge Trail or from Niobrara State Park.

Explore the town’s heritage at the Niobrara Museum. Browse vintage farm equipment, microfilms of local newspapers dating back to the 1890s, family history files and more. Check out the sweeping mural outside, which depicts 200 years of local history, from Lewis and Clark’s expedition to modern times.

Honor local heroes at the Sage Brothers Memorial. In 1969, the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans was struck and sank near Vietnam. The three Sage brothers, born in Niobrara, went down with the ship.

Walk through history along the Nebraska Outlaw Trail. Known as Nebraska’s Everglades, the area features unique biological diversity. Enjoy clear blue sky, wetlands, forests, open prairie and more along your hike. Its forests and hills made the area a popular hideout for the Jesse James Gang and other outlaws.

See Nebraska’s wildlife up-close at Kreycik Elk and Buffalo Ranch. Take a covered-wagon tour and observe these stately animals in their natural habitat. The elk and buffalo will even eat corn out of your hands.

With fewer than 500 residents, Niobrara is truly a Nebraskan gem. When driving along Nebraska Highway 12, stop for an afternoon or longer to enjoy its unique beauty.

Bear Historic Home
Bear Historic Home
Niobrara
Stay at this vacation home in Niobrara. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Niobrara State Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Wonderful home!
"We had a great stay in this historic beautiful home. It had everything we needed and then some! Excellent hosts, very communicative."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Bear Historic Home
Private updated hunting lodge/farmhouse
Private updated hunting lodge/farmhouse
Niobrara
Stay at this farm stay in Niobrara. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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Lewis and Clark Resort
Lewis and Clark Resort
2.5 out of 5
43496 Shore Drive, Yankton, SD
The price is €101 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€101
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Yankton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and Midway ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
"There was NO staff! I literally pulled my envelope from the wall with my last name on it. Went to turn in my key and the same thing. Just a drop box. Then they wanted me to pay for car parking. Which was just another envelope process outside. It was easy and efficient just wanted to clarify there ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Lewis and Clark Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bear Historic Home
Bear Historic Home
Niobrara
Stay at this vacation home in Niobrara. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Niobrara State Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Wonderful home!
"We had a great stay in this historic beautiful home. It had everything we needed and then some! Excellent hosts, very communicative."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Bear Historic Home
The Lake House - Lakeview with 6 bedrooms - Yankton,  SD
The Lake House - Lakeview with 6 bedrooms - Yankton, SD
Yankton
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Yankton. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Lewis & Clark Marina and Lewis ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Fishing trip
"Several years at this location on an annual fishing trip, haven’t looked for any other places since finding this, good stay as always"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024

The Lake House - Lakeview with 6 bedrooms - Yankton, SD
Spacious Lakeview Cabin Minutes from Private Beach
Spacious Lakeview Cabin Minutes from Private Beach
Crofton
Stay at this cabin in Crofton. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area and Gavins ...
Family vacay
"Great setup for our family with kids of all ages. The space was perfect for being able to hang out in the house and not feel cramped. We like to cook, so the kitchen could have used a few more “kitchen accessories.” Other than that it was perfect! Fun way to ring in the New Year!"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

Spacious Lakeview Cabin Minutes from Private Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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