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    Float the North Platte River in North Platte

    Float 2 miles of the North Platte River with your choice of tank, tube, kayak, or canoe

    4.8 stars• 232 reviews

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Life jackets, Paddles

    Highlights

    Float an approximately 2-mile stretch of the North Platte River from Buffalo Bill Campground to Cody Park. Choose your vessel and let the team handle the shuttle and equipment.

    • Choose a tank, tube, kayak, or canoe for your float
    • Ride the shuttle from Cody Park to the river put-in
    • Bring snacks and a cooler for your favorite beverages
    • Use cooler tubes (rentals available) when you choose tubing
    • End back at Cody Park and load out at the exit point
    • Stick to the water since the riverbanks are private property

    What's Included

    • Shuttle transportation
    • Life jackets (ages 5 and older)
    • Oars or paddles
    • Bench seating in tanks

    Things to know

    Life jackets are required by state law; you must bring a life jacket for participants under age 5. Water levels can change and may require alternate equipment or trips.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel up to one week before scheduled check-in for a refund minus a 10% booking fee. Cancellations less than one week before scheduled check-in are non-refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Check in at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

    Bring a life jacket for any participant under age 5. Life jackets are required by state law.

    Yes. Alcohol is allowed; drink responsibly.

    Experience provided by Dusty Trails

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    Regular Tank

    $111.50

    Up to 4 people, add up to 2 additional people for $20/each.

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    Extra Large Tank

    $167.25

    Up to 6 people, add up to 2 additional people for $20/each

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    Large Tube

    $33.45

    1 person, or add a child for $10

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Dusty and Stephanie, along with guides like Jordan, have built something genuinely special in the Nebraska Sandhills. Their wildlife tours, covering Sandhill Cranes and Greater Prairie Chickens, consistently earn glowing praise for the depth of knowledge the guides bring, not just about the birds themselves but about local agriculture, history, and the surrounding landscape. Reviewers frequently note how prepared and enthusiastic the team is, with thoughtful touches like hot coffee, snacks, and local treat bags rounding out the experience. The trail rides and petting zoo are popular with families and casual visitors, drawing praise for well-tempered horses and friendly wranglers. For those interested in photography, the prairie chicken photo blind setup is a highlight, though one reviewer noted a communication hiccup around a same-day cancellation of the blind that left them frustrated. It's worth confirming those details ahead of your visit if photography is your primary goal. Overall, this is a well-run, passion-driven operation where the guides clearly love what they do and it shows. If you find yourself in the North Platte area during crane or prairie chicken season, this is the kind of experience that travelers say they almost skipped but are deeply glad they didn't.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great staff and horses.

    Photo of Andrew Hollister

    Andrew Hollister

    August 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great staff and horses.

    Photo of Andrew Hollister

    Andrew Hollister

    August 2, 2026

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