Nebraska Tailwaters

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

37Sites

84 ftMax rig

The place

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is nestled along the Nebraska bank of the Missouri River, is a fun-filled camping destination just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. The 31,400-acre Lewis & Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam are nestled in the golden, chalkstone-lined valley of the Missouri River growing into one of the most popular recreation destinations in the Great Plains. For more information, please visit the Gavins Point Project Website . Recreation Located just below Gavins Point Dam in the dam "Tailwaters" provides exceptional access to the Missouri River. Keep reading

A large 2-lane boat ramp, large parking area is available, along with an accessible fishing pier and many areas for bank fishing. The Lewis and Clark Lake area attracts more than 2 million visitors each year to its shores. Recreation opportunities around the lake include camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography. For the biking and hiking enthusiasts, three trails are available in the area. They include a paved trail that runs from Yankton to the Gavins Point area, a multi-use trail in the Gavins Point area and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail located near the visitor center. Wintertime activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. Developed public parks and recreation areas surround the lake above and below Gavins Point Dam. Camping facilities provided by the Corps and the States of South Dakota and Nebraska include boat ramps, picnic areas, campsites with electricity, modern restrooms, playground equipment and trailer dump stations. Facilities Nebraska Tailwaters offers 36 campsites, 34 of these campsites have electric hookups and 2 of the campsites are non-electric and are for tent camping only. Amenities include modern shower facilities with flush toilets, river access with shore fishing, handicap accessible fishing pier, boat ramp, fish cleaning station and RV dump station. There is also a Group Camping Area with electric hookups, picnic shelter, fire pit, grill, and vault toilet. Natural Features The campground sits on the south bank of the Missouri River, along the tailwaters of Gavins Point Dam. Surrounding the area is the golden, chalkstone-lined Missouri River Valley. Nebraska Tailwaters is known for its exceptional Bald Eagle viewing year-round, along with many other birds of prey. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (402) 667-2546. Nearby Attractions The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center , exhibits on Missouri River and area history including the Lewis and Clark Expedition with stunning views of Lewis and Clark Lake along with the Missouri River. Please contact the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546 for more information. The Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Visit nearby Yankton, South Dakota - the historic capitol of the Dakota Territory. Charges & Cancellations Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies .

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 37

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
NEBRASKA TAILWATERS	Group Camp	group standard area electric	25 ft	50
NTAI	01	standard electric	—	20/30/50
NTAI	02	standard electric	—	20/30/50
NTAI	03	standard electric	—	20/30/50
NTAI	04	standard electric	68 ft	50
NTAI	05	standard electric	65 ft	50
NTAI	06	standard electric	67 ft	50
NTAI	07	standard electric	70 ft	50
NTAI	08	standard electric	71 ft	50
NTAI	09	standard electric	66 ft	50
NTAI	10	standard electric	74 ft	50
NTAI	11	standard electric	69 ft	50
NTAI	12	standard electric	65 ft	50
NTAI	13	standard electric	67 ft	50
NTAI	14	standard electric	69 ft	50
NTAI	15	standard electric	72 ft	50	yes
NTAI	16	standard electric	78 ft	50
NTAI	17	standard electric	78 ft	50	yes
NTAI	18	standard electric	83 ft	50
NTAI	19	standard electric	82 ft	50
NTAI	20	standard electric	79 ft	50
NTAI	21	standard electric	78 ft	50
NTAI	22	standard electric	78 ft	50
NTAI	23	standard electric	80 ft	50
NTAI	24	standard electric	78 ft	50
NTAI	25	standard electric	77 ft	50
NTAI	26	standard electric	79 ft	50
NTAI	27	standard electric	77 ft	50
NTAI	28	standard electric	77 ft	50
NTAI	29	standard electric	61 ft	50
NTAI	30	standard electric	67 ft	50
NTAI	31	standard electric	62 ft	50
NTAI	32	standard electric	84 ft	50
NTAI	33	standard electric	62 ft	50
NTAI	34	standard electric	63 ft	50
NTAI	35	tent only nonelectric	—	—
NTAI	36	tent only nonelectric	—	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in NE-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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