Landowner Rights In Nebraska, only the water belongs to the state. The bed, banks and all adjacent lands are the property of the landowner through whose land the water flows. Canoeists can legally portage around fences and other obstructions without consent, but landowner permission is required to picnic, hike or camp. Fires should be build only on sand or bare ground and never be left unattended. Use a campstove if possible.
Canoes have plenty of space for packing out trash.
Few sites are less appealing than a pile of trash on the bank or an empty beer can floating downriver. Respecting the rights of land owners will help ensure high quality canoeing experiences in Nebraska for many years to come. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has established a canoe trails program designating parts of seven rivers as canoe trails. Nebraska Canoe Trails campsites are spaced at about one-day intervals, many accessible only from the river. Camp facilities are basic.