Within Missouri National Recreational River, Goat Island Primitive Camping operates as a National Park Service facility that prohibits pets. This established campground sits in Nebraska near the South Dakota border, requiring campers to plan accordingly for the no-pets restriction.
The primitive designation indicates basic facilities and undeveloped camping conditions. Campers looking for additional options in the region can explore places to camp near Vermillion across the state line. The campground serves visitors exploring the Missouri River corridor and provides access to the national recreational river system.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGoat Island Primitive Camping is located in Nebraska near Vermillion
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
Connectivity
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Access
Features
Drive Time
- 43 min from Sioux City, IA
- 59 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 2 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 48 min from Lincoln, NE
