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Nebraska Tailwaters Campground in Nebraska
Moderate to Book

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground

Lewis and Clark Lake, Nebraska

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Next Available Dates

Sep 7 (24 sites)Sep 8 (23 sites)Sep 9 (21 sites)

24 sites open on Sep 7 at Nebraska Tailwaters Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Last checked 5 September 2026, 21:33 UTC.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Check-In Time is 4:00 P.M., Check-Out Time is 2:00 P.M.

All campers must check-in and register with the campground host.

Each campsite is limited to a maximum of: (a) One (1) wheeled camping unit and two (2) sleeping tents OR (b) three (3) sleeping tents. Tent-Only campsites are limited to three (3) sleeping tents. A maximum of (8) people are allowed per campsite and daily occupancy is required.

All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas or campsite pads. Vehicles parked at campsites must have at least two (2) wheels on the campsite pad, with a maximum of two (2) wheels permitted on grass.

No off road travel permitted.

Quiet hours are 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

Fireworks are prohibited.

All pets must be on a leash of 6 feet in length or less. Pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of promptly.

All fires must be contained in campfire rings or grills. Fires along the river bank or on shore are not permitted.

Firewood Alert! Don't Move Firewood: Due to the spread of invasive insects such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Attention Boaters, Paddlers, and Anglers - Protect Your Waters! Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are present in Lewis & Clark Lake, Lake Yankton and the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam - including Zebra Mussels and Bighead/Silver Carp. Do your part to help stop the spread of these and other aquatic invasives by remembering to always Clean, Drain, and Dry! For more information, click here. Special laws and regulations are currently in place to help prevent the spread of these and other aquatic invasive species. For more information, click here.

For questions or to contact park staff, please call: 402-667-2546 or email: gavinspoint.nwo@usace.army.mil. Reservations can not be made at this number.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 5, 2026. Check Nebraska Tailwaters Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowedMaximum consecutive stay: 15 consecutive daysMaximum reservations at once: 40 reservationsMaximum stay: 14 nightsMaximum per transaction: 10 reservations per transactionMilitary discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Nebraska Tailwaters Campground, read on September 5, 2026.

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground Facts

  • As of September 2026, Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is a campground in Nebraska with 37 campsites.
  • Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Nebraska Tailwaters Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is located at 42.8489° N, 97.4703° W.

At a Glance

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Best For
Families
🌊
Setting
Valley
🛣️
Access
Paved road
🏕️
Sites
37

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🦌Wildlife
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 37 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

Sites at Nebraska Tailwaters Campground

37 sites listed by Recreation.gov.

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
Group CampNEBRASKA TAILWATERSGroup25-Electric, Water-
01NTAIStandard8-Electric-
02NTAIStandard8-Electric-
03NTAIStandard8-Electric-
04NTAIStandard868 ftElectric-
05NTAIStandard865 ftElectric-
06NTAIStandard867 ftElectric-
07NTAIStandard870 ftElectric-
08NTAIStandard871 ftElectric-
09NTAIStandard866 ftElectric-
10NTAIStandard874 ftElectric-
11NTAIStandard869 ftElectric-
12NTAIStandard865 ftElectric-
13NTAIStandard867 ftElectric-
14NTAIStandard869 ftElectric-
15NTAIStandard872 ftElectricAccessible
16NTAIStandard878 ftElectric-
17NTAIStandard878 ftElectricAccessible
18NTAIStandard883 ftElectric-
19NTAIStandard882 ftElectric-
20NTAIStandard879 ftElectric-
21NTAIStandard878 ftElectric-
22NTAIStandard878 ftElectric-
23NTAIStandard880 ftElectric-
24NTAIStandard878 ftElectric-
25NTAIStandard877 ftElectric-
26NTAIStandard879 ftElectric-
27NTAIStandard877 ftElectric-
28NTAIStandard877 ftElectric-
29NTAIStandard861 ftElectric-
30NTAIStandard867 ftElectric-
31NTAIStandard862 ftElectric-
32NTAIStandard884 ftElectric-
33NTAIStandard862 ftElectric-
34NTAIStandard863 ftElectric-
35NTAITent8---
36NTAITent8---

Site Types

Tent
2 sites
📍
Standard
34 sites
👥
Group Site
1 site

Amenities

🚻restrooms🚿showers💧potable water🚛dump station

Site Features

Accessible
ADA compliant
Hookups
Electric/Water

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