Free Camping Collection
Private Campground
Green Island Primitive Camping — Missouri National Recreational River
Description
Green Island has five primitive tent campsites with fire rings. Two isolated tent sites on the east side of the island & three adjacent sites on the west side. Fires allowed only in designated fire rings. Island access is by boat only. Please visit the Camping page for rules and regulations. 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.
Detours Nearby
Gavins Horse Camp — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area
11 min away
Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
1 hr 8 min away
Drive Time
- 59 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 13 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 19 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 39 min from Grand Island, NE
Location
Green Island Primitive Camping — Missouri National Recreational River is located in Nebraska
Directions
Near River Mile 806 is the 60-acre Green Island Recreation Area. Only accessible by watercraft.
Coordinates
42.863815 N
97.403309 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
