Aerial view of the Missouri River and surrounding landscape.
Missouri National Recreational River
National Recreational River · SD, NE
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available44 activities
Park Name
InfoMissouri National Recreational River
Designation
InfoNational Recreational River
State(s)
InfoSD, NE
Phone
Info605-665-0209
mnrr_visitorinfo@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe entire park includes the 39-Mile District and 59-Mile District. Both districts are open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Visitor Center: Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Ruins, Dams + 41 more
Weather Info
InfoRapid weather changes are common along the Missouri National Recreational River corridor. Variations from season to season and from year to year are great. Characteristics of the climate are hot summe
Getting There
InfoThe National Park Service headquarters is located at 508 East Second Street in Yankton, South Dakota.
Location
Info42.7882° N, -97.5908° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website