Holt County, Nebraska
Waterfalls Near Atkinson, NE
Atkinson has 1 named waterfall within 30 miles. The nearest is Rock Falls, 12 miles northeast of town.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Atkinson at a Glance
1 Waterfalls Near Atkinson, Ranked by Distance
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Rock Falls
Rock Falls is the closest named waterfall to Atkinson, 12 miles to the northeast in Holt County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Atkinson.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Belle Township, NE 68763
Where the Waterfalls Are
Atkinson sits in or near the Niobrara River Valley area of Nebraska. East of Valentine, the Niobrara flows through a forested canyon designated as a National Scenic River, and spring-fed falls spill from the canyon walls. Smith Falls, at a state park of the same name, is reached by crossing a footbridge over the river and following a gentle trail and steps to the base of the falls, which USGS records as Nebraska's highest. Fort Falls is in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, reached by a short wooded path. Snake River Falls, on a Niobrara tributary southwest of Valentine, is a broad drop over a rock ledge. Holt County, farther east along the river, has one additional listed fall, Rock Falls. Read the Nebraska waterfall guide.
By direction from Atkinson: 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Holt County (1). The average distance is 12.1 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Atkinson: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Atkinson, NE?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Atkinson: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Atkinson?
Rock Falls in Holt County is the closest, about 12 miles northeast of Atkinson.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Atkinson in?
Holt County (1).
How does Atkinson compare with other Nebraska towns?
Atkinson ranks 3rd of the 3 Nebraska towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.