Nebraska Tailwaters
Nebraska Tailwaters is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Nebraska. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 42.84889, -97.47028
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Photography, Picnicking, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 402-667-2546. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 877-444-6777.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Nebraska Tailwaters
Overview 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. Recreation Located just below Gavins Point Dam in the dam "Tailwaters" provides exceptional access to the Missouri River. A large 2-lane boat ramp, large parking area is available, along with an accessible fishing pier and many areas for bank fishing. The Lewis and Clark Lake area attracts more than 2 million visitors each year to its shores. Recreation opportunities around the lake include camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography. For the biking and hiking enthusiasts, three trails are available in the area. They include a paved trail that runs from Yankton to the Gavins Point area, a multi-use trail in the Gavins Point area and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail located near the visitor center. Wintertime activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. Developed public parks and recreation areas surround the lake above and below Gavins Point Dam. Camping facilities provided by the Corps and the States of South Dakota and
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 6.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Recreation Area | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood (Ne) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric & Sewer |
| Wiegand Recreation Area | Private campground | 5.2 mi | — | — |
| KOA Holiday | RV park | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Crazy Horse | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Broom Tree Youth and Family Camp | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.