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 Pet Friendly
River Access 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.

Available sites

37 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access 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

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37 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 02, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 03, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 04, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 68 × 12 ft
🚐 05, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 12 ft
🚐 06, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 × 12 ft
🚐 07, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 12 ft
🚐 08, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 71 × 12 ft
🚐 09, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 66 × 12 ft
🚐 10, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 × 12 ft
🚐 11, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 69 × 12 ft
🚐 12, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 12 ft
🚐 13, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 × 12 ft
🚐 14, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 69 × 12 ft
🚐 15, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 12 ft
🚐 16, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 17, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 18, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 83 × 12 ft
🚐 19, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 82 × 12 ft
🚐 20, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 79 × 12 ft
🚐 21, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 22, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 23, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 24, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 25, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 77 × 12 ft
🚐 26, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 79 × 12 ft
🚐 27, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 77 × 12 ft
🚐 28, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 77 × 12 ft
🚐 29, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 61 × 12 ft
🚐 30, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 × 12 ft
🚐 31, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 12 ft
🚐 32, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 84 × 12 ft
🚐 33, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 12 ft
🚐 34, Loop: NTAI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 63 × 12 ft
⛺ 35, Loop: NTAI Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 36, Loop: NTAI Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 Group Camp, Loop: NEBRASKA TAILWATERS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

Reviews

226 reviews

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5 stars 58.0% (131)
4 stars 29.6% (67)
3 stars 8.0% (18)
2 stars 3.1% (7)
1 star 1.3% (3)

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rob F

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August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 36, Loop: NTAI

great location next to the river
We tent camped and really enjoyed the privacy
The bathroom was very clean and well equipped
The host was friendly and helpful.
I think the place could really use a second bathroom

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Matthew C

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September 1, 2022 Stayed at: 34, Loop: NTAI

Beautiful and Spacious

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Marcia A

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September 8, 2022 Stayed at: 24, Loop: NTAI

Beautiful weather, clean grounds, nice shade from trees and bathrooms were VERY well kept.

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mary c

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September 20, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: NTAI

Sites are very close to each other unfortunately, basically a straight road with boat ramp. Shower facility well maintained and great host.

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chris n

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: NTAI

Exemplary experience.. great host Shane. Unbelievable cleanliness of facilities. Best of our 5 months travels. Highly recommend.

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Darlyn D

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September 22, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: NTAI

Pleasant and quiet campground with a friendly camp host

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Sarah E

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September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 36, Loop: NTAI

This is a quiet and cozy campground next to the Missouri River. There is easy access to Yankton and other state parks.

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toni a

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October 13, 2022 Stayed at: 18, Loop: NTAI

We love camping at COE’s and this one was really peaceful with water views.

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Virginia F

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October 15, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: NTAI

very enjoyable. peaceful. nice clean bathroom near camp site.

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Angela B

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October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 25, Loop: NTAI

Clean campground, clean bathrooms. Very helpful staff

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Location & Directions for Nebraska Tailwaters

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

Elevation: 365 ft

Getting There

From Yankton, South Dakota, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 mi, then west on Nebraska Highway 121 for 4 mi, campground entrance will be on your right.

Nearest town

Crofton, NE - 10 mi

About 13 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Population: 902

Nearby city: Sioux City, IA

Approx. 59 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,430 ft

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