Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233561
When Nebraska Tailwaters reopens
Nebraska Tailwaters's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
15
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 37 monitored sites
Of the 925 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 649 open for online reservation · 276 reserved.
Where the open windows are
29.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 649 of 925 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online29.8%
Open site-nights649 / 925
Reserved (of online inventory)276 / 925
Weekday openings375
Weekend openings274
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 375 fall on weekdays and 274 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 367 of 481 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 37 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 25 |
| 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 03 | 23 |
| 36 | 23 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
649 open site-nights across 37 sites at Nebraska Tailwaters, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 77 2-night, 69 3-night, 37 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 84 ft. 32 sites take 25 ft, 31 sites take 35 ft, 31 sites take 40 ft. 5 sites of 37 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 37 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | Yes | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 29 | 61 ft | Yes | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more |
| 30 | 67 ft | Yes | 24 | 22 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +12 more |
| 03 | Not recorded | Yes | 23 | 23 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more |
| 36 | Not recorded | None | 23 | 23 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more |
| Group Camp | 25 ft | Yes | 23 | 17 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +11 more |
| 02 | Not recorded | Yes | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 05 | 65 ft | Yes | 22 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +10 more |
| 27 | 77 ft | Yes | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 31 | 62 ft | Yes | 22 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +10 more |
| 32 | 84 ft | Yes | 22 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +10 more |
| 06 | 67 ft | Yes | 21 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +9 more |
| 07 | 70 ft | Yes | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +9 more |
| 28 | 77 ft | Yes | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +9 more |
| 35 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 12 | 65 ft | Yes | 19 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| 15 | 72 ft | Yes | 19 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +7 more |
| 25 | 77 ft | Yes | 19 | 11 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +7 more |
| 16 | 78 ft | Yes | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 34 | 63 ft | Yes | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +5 more |
| 13 | 67 ft | Yes | 16 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +4 more |
| 26 | 79 ft | Yes | 16 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +4 more |
| 33 | 62 ft | Yes | 16 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more |
| 22 | 78 ft | Yes | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +3 more |
| 09 | 66 ft | Yes | 14 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +2 more |
| 24 | 78 ft | Yes | 14 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +2 more |
| 04 | 68 ft | Yes | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7 +1 more |
| 10 | 74 ft | Yes | 13 | 12 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 17 | 78 ft | Yes | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| 18 | 83 ft | Yes | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +1 more |
| 21 | 78 ft | Yes | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +1 more |
| 11 | 69 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| 14 | 69 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 19 | 82 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| 23 | 80 ft | Yes | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
| 08 | 71 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12 |
| 20 | 79 ft | Yes | 6 | 5 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 |
About Nebraska Tailwaters
Overview
Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is nestled along the Nebraska bank of the Missouri River, is a fun-filled camping destination just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. The 31,400-acre Lewis & Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam are nestled in the golden, chalkstone-lined valley of the Missouri River growing into one of the most popular recreation destinations in the Great Plains.
For more information, please visit the Gavins Point Project Website .
Recreation
Located just below Gavins Point Dam in the dam "Tailwaters" provides exceptional access to the Missouri River. A large 2-lane boat ramp, large parking area is available, along with an accessible fishing pier and many areas for bank fishing. The Lewis and Clark Lake area attracts more than 2 million visitors each year to its shores. Recreation opportunities around the lake include camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography.
For the biking and hiking enthusiasts, three trails are available in the area. They include a paved trail that runs from Yankton to the Gavins Point area, a multi-use trail in the Gavins Point area and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail located near the visitor center. Wintertime activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding.
Developed public parks and recreation areas surround the lake above and below Gavins Point Dam. Camping facilities provided by the Corps and the States of South Dakota and Nebraska include boat ramps, picnic areas, campsites with electricity, modern restrooms, playground equipment and trailer dump stations.
Facilities
Nebraska Tailwaters offers 36 campsites, 34 of these campsites have electric hookups and 2 of the campsites are non-electric and are for tent camping only. Amenities include modern shower facilities with flush toilets, river access with shore fishing, handicap accessible fishing pier, boat ramp, fish cleaning station and RV dump station. There is also a Group Camping Area with electric hookups, picnic shelter, fire pit, grill, and vault toilet.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the south bank of the Missouri River, along the tailwaters of Gavins Point Dam. Surrounding the area is the golden, chalkstone-lined Missouri River Valley. Nebraska Tailwaters is known for its exceptional Bald Eagle viewing year-round, along with many other birds of prey.
Nearby Attractions
The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center , exhibits on Missouri River and area history including the Lewis and Clark Expedition with stunning views of Lewis and Clark Lake along with the Missouri River. Please contact the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546 for more information.
The Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Visit nearby Yankton, South Dakota - the historic capitol of the Dakota Territory.
37 monitored sitesRVs up to 84 ft35 with hookups34 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Yankton, South Dakota, go south on U.S. Highway 81 for 2 miles, then west on Nebraska Highway 121 for 4 miles, campground entrance will be on your right.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Crofton, NE 68730402-667-2546. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 877-444-6777.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingPhotographyPicnickingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Nebraska Tailwaters?
Reservations for Nebraska Tailwaters are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 649 of 925 tracked site-nights are open (70.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Nebraska Tailwaters?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Nebraska Tailwaters in the last 7 days, 15 over 30 days and 18 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Nebraska Tailwaters?
69 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Nebraska Tailwaters fit a 35-foot RV?
31 of the 37 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 84 ft. 32 of those 37 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Nebraska Tailwaters?
September 2026, with 367 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 481.
When is the next open date at Nebraska Tailwaters?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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