Campground Details - NEBRASKA TAILWATERS, NE - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Nebraska Tailwaters, nestled along the Nebraska bank of the Missouri River, is a fun-filled camping destination below Gavins Point Dam.

Lewis and Clark Lake, a favorite recreation lake in the Great Plains, was formed by the Gavins Point Dam. Below the dam is Lake Yankton and the Missouri River. Each of these bodies of water provides excellent fishing opportunities.

Natural Features:

The campground sits on the southern shores of the Missouri River, along the tailwaters of the Gavins Point Dam. Surrounding the area is the golden, chalkstone-lined Missouri River Valley.

Upstream is Lewis and Clark Lake, with 90 miles of shoreline.

Recreation:

Fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird watching, hiking, landscape photography and biking opportunities are all around.

Facilities:

Nebraska Tailwaters offers 42 sites, 31 of which have electric hookups and 11 of which are tent only. Amenities include shower facilities, shore fishing, a pay phone, handicap fishing pier and a boat ramp.

Nearby Attractions:

Enjoy the nearby Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, take of tour of Gavins Point Dam, or visit the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium.

Visit nearby Yankton, South Dakota, the historic capitol of the Dakota Territory.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Fishing Dock Accessible Flush Toilets Accessible Sites Boat Ramp Drinking Water Dump Station	Fish Cleaning Station Flush Toilets Picnic Shelters Playground Showers

Know Before You Go

Sites are first come, first served outside the reservation season
All pets must be on a leash
Fireworks Prohibited
Campsites limited to one wheeled camping unit and two tents, or three tents
To reserve the group picnic shelter, call 402-667-7873
Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.84889, -97.47028
42°50'56"N, 97°28'13"W

From Yankton, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 miles, then west on Nebraska Hwy 121 for 4 miles.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

NEBRASKA TAILWATERS
NEBRASKA HIGHWAY 121
CROFTON NE 57078-0710

Phone Number:

Information: (402)667-7873

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