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South Shore Recreation Area

Campground · Army Corps lake in Cedar County, Nebraska. Run by US Army Corps of Engineers.

37Campsites
0.3 miTo Lake Yankton
YesRV hookups
84 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUS Army Corps of Engineers
Campsites37
Site types34 standard, electric, 2 tent only no electric, 1 group standard, area electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 35 sites (water at 1)
Longest RV/trailer site84 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<p>Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</p>
Phone(402) 667-2546
AddressU.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CROFTON, NE, 68730
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About South Shore Recreation Area

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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South Shore Recreation Area is in Cedar County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.