Nebraska Tailwaters
Lewis and Clark Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: YANKTON, NE, NE
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (166 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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 .
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/nebraska-tailwaters to be notified when sites open up.
Nebraska Tailwaters sits along the Missouri River just downstream of Gavins Point Dam with scenic river views and fireflies. Campers praise the lovely wooded setting, helpful management, and convenient boat ramp access.
Wildlife alert: Belted Kingfisher, Common Merganser, American Avocet, Ross's Gull, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Nebraska Tailwaters: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request electric hookup sites if available on select sites only Arrive early to secure shaded sites backed against the wooded bluff
Skip Nebraska Tailwaters if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. You prefer spacious site layouts — sites are close together. You dislike seasonal operations — some operations may be seasonal.
Best time to visit Nebraska Tailwaters: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter (Yankton, NE), Cottonwood (Ne) (YANKTON, NE).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nebraska Tailwaters
Cell signal at Nebraska Tailwaters (YANKTON, NE): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 .
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request electric hookup sites if available on select sites only
Arrive early to secure shaded sites backed against the wooded bluff
Campground operates year-round per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Yankton, South Dakota, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 miles, then west on Nebraska Highway 121 for 4 miles, campground entrance will be on your right.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lewis and Clark Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lewis and Clark Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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