Aerial view of Goat Island
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Two designated tent camping only areas. The first (southern) campground area is in the process of being established. The second (northern) is targeted to be established in 2022. Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on the Island, with the exception of the established hunting season after Labor Day to January when camping is restricted to the two designated camping areas. Please email or call (605-665-0209) for a back country use permit issued by the Park's HQ Office.
Campsites
Location
Missouri River
Cedar County, NE 68792
Fees
Reservations
Primitive camping is allowed at no cost under the auspices of a back country use permit issued by the Park's HQ Office through a request via email (MNRR-Interpretation@nps. gov), or by calling 605-665-0209. Reservations are not required, however we do ask that you call and leave us your basic itinerary.
Directions
Goat Island lays within the 59-Mile District of the Missouri National Recreational River in between the two cities of Yankton and Vermillion, South Dakota. Goat Island is 3.6 river miles long and located between River Mile 786.2 and 782.6.
Weather
Seasonal- please watch for weather when exploring.
Accessibility
Goat Island is not wheelchair accessible.
Please use designated fire pits.
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No hookups
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There are no ADA primitive camp sites.
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No Roads
Designated Primitive Campsites