Eating & Sleeping

Camping

The National Park Service manages primitive, backcountry camping at four park properties: Bow Creek, James River Island, Goat Island, and Green Island Recreation Areas. All overnight campers must obtain a free camping permit.

State Park Partners and private campgrounds in the area also provide many more options for camping.

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Lodging and Dining

The National Park Service does not operate any lodging or dining facilities within the Missouri National Recreational River. However, communities and partners surrounding the national park offer a wide choice of accommodations including hotels, cabins, and beds and breakfasts as well as dining options and grocery stores. For more information and recommendations for accommodations and food options, check out:

• Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association - Explore Where to Stay and Where to Eat in Southeast South Dakota
• Northeast Nebraska Tourism - Find Places to Stay and Restaurants in Northeast Nebraska
• Nearby Communities- Find links to local communities’ tourism websites for specific information on local accommodations and dining

Picnicking

• Picnic tables and a shade structure are available at Mulberry Bend Overlook near Newcastle, NE. Picnic tables and shelters are also available at many of our partner facilities such as Ponca and Niobrara State Parks, Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and Lake Yankton, Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area and at several spots around Fort Randall.
• While picnicking, remember that it is prohibited to feed any wildlife. Check out this article https://home.nps.gov/articles/000/idkt_feedingwildlife.htm to learn why.