A beautiful place to stop while tubing the Niobrara! Note that if you are unsteady on your feet,…read morewalking down near the falls may not be for you.

Whenever our family plans a road trip, my husband usually looks at the route and figures out a way…read moreto make time in the car longer (I mean better). This go around it included making a 6 hour drive up to South Dakota 8 hours by building in a stop at Smith Falls. I digress. In fairness, the stops are usually worth it. Smith Falls is apparently the largest waterfall in Nebraska. The falls are pretty neat. There is a raised wooden path that leads you to the base of the fall and you have the ability to step into the very clear and cold pool of water at the base. You can also climb some of rocks and stand right under the falls as well. If we lived in the area, I am sure it is a place we would come with our family regularly. After spending some time at the falls, we followed the narrow stream of water to where the spring feeds into the Niobrara which also offered some calm waters to wade and play around in. The area where the state park is located is surprisingly scenic for Nebraska as well so that offered another perk!

Beautiful secluded campground right on the river. They sell food and firewood. A little pricy but…read moreworth it!

We stayed overnight at Fishberry Campgrounds and it was a very good experience. The people were…read morevery nice and accommodating, quickly giving us another option to park where my dogs would be away from a bigger dog I was afraid would be an issue. (My dachshunds are trouble makers). The campgrounds are clean and well cared for and very quiet. I would come back again. If I could give it six stars I would!

What a quaint campground. All full hook up sites as well as pull through. It is quiet and well…read moremaintained!

The son is a great guy…read more I loved the slick digital booking system. Company has been in business for decades for good reason.

Our first camp/river float trip with Dryland Aquatics was a great experience. We camped the night…read morebefore, then their van guided us to the landing point in the morning so we could leave the car there. Then they dropped us and one other group at the staring point and launched us on our way! Great 4 hour float (Berry to Brewer) with a stop at Smith Falls for lunch. The folks in the office/store were so friendly and helpful.

Asked for full hookup when I called well there isn't sewer hookup so that's not full hookup.read more

Oh all the privately owned campgrounds, we give this a #1. Nice roomy spots. Very well kept…read more Walking distance from town. A beautiful one indeed. We wished we could have stay for a few days!

Imagine a place where the canvas of the sky meets the earth's vibrant palette - one such place is…read morethe Snake Creek Recreation Area in Platte, South Dakota. It's like stepping into a living landscape painting, where every hue is a brushstroke by Mother Nature herself. At Snake Creek, every path is an invitation to a new story. Burgeoning waters crackle with the rhythm of the wind, fishing spots that promise the thrill of the catch, and picnic areas that welcome you to dine amidst the whispers of the wind. As the day ends, the real magic begins. The sun dips below the horizon, and the night sky unveils a masterpiece - a tapestry of twinkling stars. Gather around a crackling bonfire , share stories under the celestial canopy, and create memories that will sparkle forever. Snake Creek is a perfect stop for RVers. See our Leisure Travel Van below, happily cooling off after a long day's ride through the flatlands of Nebraska and South Dakota. Many slots for RV's are level: some are not. The campground is on the edge of a major waterway and the site follows the contours of the water. There are full, partial and no hookup sites for those with RV's. There's also tent sites. The bathrooms / showerhouses sparkle. And there's a dump site for RV's. "ExplorewithUnity #leisurevans #LTVexplorers #rovertreks #ifwtwa #natja #rvlife #SnakeCreekWonders #SouthDakota #ArtInNature #TravelTales #instagood #travelphotography

Snake Creek State Recreation Area is a rural campsite with full cellular network coverage,…read morewaterfront (Missouri River), full hookups, and not ludicrously priced. When we pulled up, there was only one RV near 15 empty RV spaces and us. Behind our spot, the mighty Missouri River which at this point was behind a dam and a mile wide. Our space had hookups intended for a RV to back-in, but I was not going to a miss an opportunity to sit and look out at the windshield. This campground did not have water or sewer, only electric, which is odd but for two days, it would not be a problem. Voilà, campsite setup! I loved this campground and this location. I would have feel comfortable staying here for two weeks, settling into a slower pace, with a beautiful view. Perhaps in the future, we will stop here for another stay. Would I recommend this park? Absolutely. Would we come back? Absolutely, I am trying to figure out a way to pass through this part of South Dakota again. Informational: We travel in a 36' Class A RV.

Nice friendly campground easy off an on to 90. Someone was there til 10pm and that is helpful when…read moretraveling. The spots are gravel and pretty level, nice shade trees, pool, playground. Not too much highway noise.

Very friendly staff. The park wasn't crowded when I was there, but I can see people's complaints…read moreabout spots being close. I didn't use any of the facilities, as I got in late and was leaving early.

I've been staying at Sunny Brook every July for a few years now. It is run by a very friendly…read morefamily. The "patriarch" is Roy, who likes to tease visitors. If you are tent camping here, there is a small indoor bathroom & a couple showers inside the big office cabin. Concrete floors & homemade walls though - this is not a hotel. (you're camping, duh!) At night you have to use the outhouses. There are also a few supplies you can buy (ice, t-shirts, batteries, s'mores kits). In the morning, they load up the coolers, tubes, & canoes into an old school bus. They'll tell you funny stories as you drive up to the put-in. You'll drive past elk & some other cool stuff. If you want to do the short day trip, you'll get out at the bridge. For the long trip, you'll go all the way up to Smith Falls. Make sure you hike up to the waterfall before you put in! As you float down the Niobrara River, you'll know you're getting close to camp when you pass Fritz's Island. Then the twin daughters of the family will help pull your tube ashore. One warning: If no beer is a deal-breaker, then you'll want to find a different outfitter. They're pretty strict about no alcohol here. Of course, there are a few places along the river to buy beer if you're desperate. This is a great retreat for families or groups of friends!

This is our FAVORITE place in the state (and we live in NE!) I've probably been camping here…read moretwenty times over the past 25 years. It's a beautiful spot along the Niobrara River. The campsites are nice - we like the ones along the river. We enjoy visiting with the owners and playing a game of checkers with Roy. The shop's bathroom is preferable to the outhouses but that goes along with camping :) The owners are very helpful and provide great service for river trips (1 day/2 day . . . canoe/kayak/tubes) Last year we took our kids for the first time (12, 10 and 8) and they loved it. We are going back in a couple of weeks for this years' trip. Highly recommended for families. We also stayed in the cabin above the office one night when we were just passing through. It provided what we needed (there were 11 of us). A couple of kids slept on the couches and we did make use of the showers downstairs in addition to the bathroom in the cabin. The view can't be beat and the price was reasonable.

We stayed at this campground for a Girl Scout Camporee - what a gem! The facility is well…read moremaintained and scenic. The forest is the largest hand planted forest in the US, beautiful pine trees right in the middle of the plains. So many amenities, we enjoyed horseback riding, archery, and hiking. I definitely recommend this spot to lovers of the outdoors.