Sitting right on the banks of the Missouri River, Riverview Marina State Rec Area draws campers who want direct water access without traveling far from Nebraska City. A winding drive through town leads to the campground, which sits at the river's edge and features a boat ramp alongside the sites. Sites are mostly open with very little shade, so campers sensitive to sun exposure should plan accordingly.
The campground is small and straightforward. A handful of sites with electric and water hookups sit near the bathhouse, while more primitive spots occupy the area by the boat ramp parking lot. The bathrooms are noted as clean and well-maintained. RVs up to 40 feet can access the hookup sites, and the campground stays open year-round.
River access is the main draw here. Paddlers and anglers have a convenient put-in, and the campground faces east toward the Missouri, giving early risers open sightlines toward the water at sunrise. As Tony B. noted, it can feel like the site functions primarily as "river access" with camping as a secondary purpose, so those expecting a developed campground experience may find it sparse. Nearby, Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park and Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground provide more developed alternatives if amenities matter. Campers who want a river-side base and easy boat access will find this spot worth a look.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRiverview Marina State Rec Area is located in Nebraska near Nebraska City
Directions
From Omaha, take Hwy. 75 south. Exit at Bus. Hwy. 75 turning east (left). Continue on Bus. Hwy. 75 winding into town. Bus. Hwy. 75 becomes 11th Street. Continue on 11th Street (Bus. Hwy. 75) to 4th Corso (Bus. Hwy 2). It will be the second intersection with a traffic light on 11th Street. Turn east (left) on 4th Corso and continue to 6th Street. Turn north (left) on 6th Street and continue to 7th Ave. Turn east (right) two blocks to 4th Street. Turn north (left) on 4th Street and follow the road into Riverview Marina. There are brown Nebraska State Recreation directional signs to follow as well.
Coordinates
40.69100098 N
95.85300082 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 49 min from Lincoln, NE
- 50 min from Omaha, NE
- 1 hr 15 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 2 hrs 20 min from Manhattan, KS
