Missouri National Recreational River
3 campgrounds in the park · 11 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 3 campgrounds
- Near the park
- 11 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 3
Camping near the park 11
- Aerial viewCampground
Wiegand Recreation Area
3.4 mi · Aten, NE
- Aerial viewCampground
Crazy Horse
5.6 mi · Bon Homme Colony, SD
Services nearby: 6 dump stations
About Missouri
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the…
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
The National Park Service headquarters is located at 508 East Second Street in Yankton, South Dakota.
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
Hours
The entire park includes the 39-Mile District and 59-Mile District. Both districts are open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Getting there
The National Park Service headquarters is located at 508 East Second Street in Yankton, South Dakota.
Weather
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.
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