Established Camping
Goat Island Primitive Camping — Missouri National Recreation River
Goat Island Primitive Camping is located near the Missouri National Recreational River in Nebraska. The terrain consists of flatlands and riverbanks, offering a natural setting for campers. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Missouri National Recreational River and local hiking trails.
Description
National Park Service
Missouri National Recreational River
Two designated tent camping only areas. The first (southern) campground area is in the process of being established. The second (northern) is targeted to be established in 2022. Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on the Island, with the exception of the established hunting season after Labor Day to January when camping is restricted to the two designated camping areas. Please email or call (605-665-0209) for a back country use permit issued by the Park's HQ Office.
Location
Goat Island Primitive Camping — Missouri National Recreation River is located in Nebraska
Directions
Goat Island lays within the 59-Mile District of the Missouri National Recreational River in between the two cities of Yankton and Vermillion, South Dakota. Goat Island is 3.6 river miles long and located between River Mile 786.2 and 782.6.
Coordinates
42.765746 N
97.066858 W
Access
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Features
Drive Time
- 43 min from Sioux City
- 59 min from Sioux Falls
- 2 hrs 2 min from Omaha
- 2 hrs 48 min from Lincoln
