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Nebraska Tailwaters

Missouri River boat ramp at Nebraska Tailwaters
Campground entrance
Nebraska Tailwaters entrance station
Bank fishing at Nebraska Tailwaters
Along the Missouri River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
River Access

About Nebraska 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.

Number of accommodations: 37

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 14 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

37 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: NTAI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: NTAI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: NTAI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: NTAI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
35, Loop: NTAI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
36, Loop: NTAI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Group Camp, Loop: NEBRASKA TAILWATERS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (166)

Review Summary

4.4
166 reviews
5
59.6%
99
4
26.5%
44
3
9.6%
16
2
3.6%
6
1
0.6%
1

Kyaw M

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 07, Loop: NTAI

5

Nice

Amy S

Verified

July 16, 2023 Stayed at: 08, Loop: NTAI

3

My spot was small. No easy accessible trails. Right by the Missouri River.

Erin E

Verified

July 10, 2023 Stayed at: 24, Loop: NTAI

2

I like to camp here this location, however, these past 2 years do not like the weedkiller they use and now all the plants are brown instead of green along the water. Also the camper next to us had an extra grey/black tank and kept spilling the contents instead of taking to the dump. Made me a little sick and had plates from Kansas.

Kathleen P

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 14, Loop: NTAI

5

Beautiful setting on the Missouri river. We had nice, paved and fairly level parking with grass and trees around. The restroom and showers were well maintained and kept very clean throughout each day. Many people come to fish here but we are not fishermen. However, we love to walk, hike and bike and there are an abundance of trails in the area to pursue these activities. Town of Yankton and the Cottonwood Recreation area on the Lewis & Clark Lake are very accessible. The nearby visitor’s center offers great views, historical exhibits and area information.

Carolyn C

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 29, Loop: NTAI

4

Great for our purpose -- overnight stop on our way north. Lots of birds behind the campsites and on the river. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. Lights were left on through the night but we could block it out.

Phillip R

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: 28, Loop: NTAI

3

Quiet and clean restroom, but due to work on the dam road, you can only access the campsite off Hwy 81 or north of Crofton.

TJ R

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 32, Loop: NTAI

5

Very clean campground. Free showers. Plenty of shade and a boat ramp. Very well ran campground compared to many other campgrounds in the state

Christo N

Verified

June 24, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: NTAI

5

Had a good view of the tail waters below the dam. Clean bathrooms. No water at campground and you have to fill up outside the campground at the dumping site. No signs.

KATHY B

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: NTAI

4

Very clean bathroom and showers.

Sarah E

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 35, Loop: NTAI

5

This is a small but very pleasant campground right on the river. It has a great location and clean restrooms.

Location Nebraska Tailwaters

Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Crofton, NE, 68730
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 42.8489 / -97.4703

Elevation: 365 feet

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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