Details
Missouri River, Cedar County, NE, 68792
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Weather
Seasonal- please watch for weather when exploring.
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.
Rates & Fees
Primitive Camping
Primitive, Leave No Trace camping.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Please use designated fire pits.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Goat Island is not wheelchair accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No hookups
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are no ADA primitive camp sites.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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