Missouri National Recreational River

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-22 to 2026-12-16; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Hunting activity
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Before you go

Limits

South Dakota permits are available online , at the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area , or by calling 605-773-3391 for more information

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

The National Park Service headquarters is located at 508 East Second Street in Yankton, South Dakota.

Weather & when to go

Rapid weather changes are common along the Missouri National Recreational River corridor. Variations from season to season and from year to year are great. Characteristics of the climate are hot summers and cold winters. Sunshine is abundant, particularly in the summer months. Average annual rainfall is 25 inches. Thunderstorms can be dangerous and visitors should be prepared for them, especially from June until late August. Winter snowfall averages 34 inches annually.

Visitor center

Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center

Visitor center

Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center

Visitor center

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and Visitor Center

Visitor center

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and Visitor Center

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Visitor center

Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 2 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 22 picnic area, 36 restroom, 27 visitor information, 16 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Green Island Primitive Camping 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 camp · 5 campsites · Accessibility: Recreation area is accessible by boat only and surfaces are unpaved. Terrain varies.
• Bow Creek Primitive Camping 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 · 5 campsites · Accessibility: The primitive camping sites are not ADA accessible
• Goat Island Primitive Camping 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 · 2 campsites · Accessibility: There are no ADA primitive camp sites.