Goat Island Primitive Camping
Two designated tent camping only areas. 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.
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Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 42.7657° N, 97.0669° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Freemont RV Center ↗ | 38.5 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Goat Island Primitive Camping?
No. Goat Island Primitive Camping is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
What if Goat Island Primitive Camping is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bow Creek Primitive Camping (4.2 mi, first-come), Green Island Primitive Camping (18.3 mi, first-come), and Nebraska Tailwaters (21.2 mi).
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Which national park is Goat Island Primitive Camping in?
Goat Island Primitive Camping is a Missouri National Recreational River campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.