Paddlers and anglers have direct water access at Bow Creek Primitive Camping, a boat-in and hike-in site within Missouri National Recreational River in Vermillion, Nebraska. The site sits near both Bow Creek and the Missouri River. No pets are allowed. Campers wanting developed facilities nearby can consider Bow Creek Recreation Area, roughly a mile southeast, or browse campgrounds around Missouri National Recreational River for additional options along this stretch of the river.
Description
Primitive, Leave No Trace camping is allowed and free. Camp only in designated sites marked with brown camping signs and metal fire rings. Please call us at 605-665-0209 and leave your basic itinerary for your safety. Located along Bow Creek and the Missouri River in Cedar County about 2 miles northeast of Wynot, Nebraska. A series of gravel roads wind you to the location by car. Follow the brown Bow Creek Recreational Area directional signs to the gravel parking lot and trailhead.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBow Creek Primitive Camping is located in Nebraska near Vermillion
Directions
Bow Creek Recreation Area is located along Bow Creek and the Missouri River in Cedar County about 2 miles northeast of Wynot, Nebraska. A series of gravel roads wind you to the location by car. Follow the brown Bow Creek Recreational Area directional signs to the gravel parking lot and trailhead.
Coordinates
42.7776 N
97.1481 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 47 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 2 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 6 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 52 min from Lincoln, NE
