Campsite AtlasNebraska Tailwaters
Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is nestled along the Nebraska bank of the Missouri River, is a fun-filled camping destination just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. The 31,400-acre Lewis & Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam are nestled in the golden, chalkstone-lined valley of the Missouri River growing into one of the most popular recreation destinations in the Great Plains. For more information, please visit the Gavins Point Project Website. Located just below Gavins Point Dam in the dam "Tailwaters" provides exceptional access to the Missouri River.
Campsites
| Standard with electric | 34 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| group standard area electric | 1 |
| Total | 37 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Yankton, South Dakota, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 miles, then west on Nebraska Highway 121 for 4 miles, campground entrance will be on your right.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.