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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. 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 42 campsites, 31 of these campsites have electric hookups and 11 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. 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. Powerhouse Tours are available on weekends. 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. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (402) 667-2546. Charges & Cancellations For rules and reservation policies, please click here . ADA Access: N
From Yankton, South Dakota, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 miles, then west on Nebraska Highway 121 for 4 miles, campground entrance will be on your right.
Cleanest bathrooms that I have seen in any campground! All site face the water. A nice quiet place to relax. Town is only 4 miles away with everything you need.
Stayed in site 3 in a 44ft motorhome which was sloped to the front, higher in back. Couldn't get rig level without front tires coming up off the ground. Flies were bad! We picked one of the hottest weeks to stay here.100 degree plus temps week of Aug 22, 2023. Heat made it hard to want to get out and do anything. Our motorhome faced the water with lovely view. All sites are back in, 50A no water or dump at sites. I saw two water spickets located in the back of sites 4 and can't remember the other site. The person at site 4 had his hose hooked up to the spicket so it was hard to access any water! It's a fairly small campground with an easy drive in. Weekdays are nice and peaceful with good site availability. Host does verify you have a sr or handicap pass in your name if you used it to gain discounted camping. 4 stars due to difficult water access. Also dump station hard to access. We would return if in area but it's not what I would call a destination stop.
The guy that runs this place is awesome! I camped for 2 nights in one of the tent spots and it was lovely. I’m from Colorado and used to mountain camping, so the river sunsets and fireflies were a beautiful surprise.
VERY CLEAN and friendly campers and staff, even with COVID I felt really safe and welcomed. Thanks!!
Great spot, #22 lots of shade, overlooks river, very clean bathrooms, very quiet park close to conviences, dog friendly, hiking trails,kayaking
