| Location | Yankton, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $18–$35/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (161 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 84 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 34 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights135 sites open for every night
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Nebraska Tailwaters is a Recreation.gov campground in Crofton. It lists 34 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 74 ft. 34 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 12 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 36 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 15 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 21 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 34 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 01 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 27 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 10 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 13 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 06 standard electric |
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“Nice and quiet, hot showers very clean. Peaceful & scenic view of the river.”
“We would rate this campgound with an A plus. This is the nicest campground we’ve stayed at in the last two years!”
“We enjoyed the view of being right on the water. The showers were very nice and clean and free!! ”
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Perched on the south bank of the Missouri River just downstream from Gavins Point Dam, Nebraska Tailwaters Campground occupies the chalkstone-lined valley that opens into Lewis and Clark Lake. The site is roughly six miles south of Yankton and is a convenient lowland base for river fishing and boating the campground provides direct river access, a two-lane boat ramp with large parking, shore-fishing areas, an accessible fishing pier, and a fish-cleaning station. There are 43 campsites in total: 32 sites configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and 11 tent-only sites for lighter, back-to-basics stays. Facilities at the campground include modern restrooms with showers, an RV dump station, and a Group Camping Area that has electric hookups, a picnic shelter, a fire pit and grill, and a vault toilet. For facility-specific questions call the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546. The recreation options around Nebraska Tailwaters reflect the larger Lewis and Clark Lake complex: quick boat access for fishing and water sports, year-round wildlife viewing (including reliable bald eagle sightings), and three nearby trails a paved route linking Yankton to the Gavins Point area, a multi-use trail in the Gavins Point vicinity, and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail near the visitor center. Winter activities in the region can include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding, while warmer months bring swimming, sailing and water-skiing across the lake. The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery are a short drive away, and Yankton's historic downtown offers dining and services. Reservations and fee payments are handled through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777; check Recreation.gov for current fees, site availability, and cancellation policies before you arrive.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| – |
| $20 |
| 26 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 02 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 28 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 24 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 07 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 31 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 17 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 08 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 18 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 04 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 32 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 12 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 19 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 20 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 16 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 05 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 23 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 03 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 33 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 09 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 22 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 30 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 29 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 14 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 25 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| Group Camp group standard area electric | – | – | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 15 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Nebraska Tailwaters. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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