Missouri National Recreational River
Missouri National Recreational River, Protected river section in Nebraska and South Dakota, United States.
The Missouri National Recreational River spans 100 miles across two states, featuring undammed sections that maintain natural river flow patterns and diverse ecosystems.
The river designation in 1978 protected 59 miles between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park, with an additional 39-mile section added in 1991.
Archaeological findings reveal a 10,000-year history of human settlements along the river, which served as one of three major east-west corridors in North America.
Visitors access the river through centers at Ponca State Park, Niobrara State Park, and the Lewis and Clark Center at Gavins Point Dam.
These river segments represent the only portions of the lower Missouri River that remain free from dams and channelization between Montana and the river mouth.
Location: Nebraska
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1978
Website: https://nps.gov/mnrr
GPS coordinates: 42.86250,-97.39278
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:52
Lewis and Clark Lake
7.1 km
Human Services Center
6.4 km
Discovery Bridge
450 m
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
15.4 km
Calumet Bluff
7.5 km
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Rectory
13.2 km
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and School Complex
17.3 km
Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
6.7 km
Governor John L. Pennington House
1 km
Training Dike Recreation Area
6.6 km
United Church of Christ
11.5 km
Cottonwood Recreation Area
7.3 km
Vangen Church
12.6 km
Ohlman-Shannon House
1.1 km
St. Boniface Catholic Church Complex
8.6 km
Yankton Carnegie Library
1 km
William J. Fantle House
2.2 km
Van Osdel House
11.2 km
Harold A. Doyle House
1.2 km
Burns House
1.7 km
Dr. John Trierweiler House
1.3 km
Bishop Marty Rectory
1.6 km
Dr. B.M. Banton House
1.3 km
Bruce-Donaldson House
951 m
Fred Schnauber House
1.5 km
DeJong House
15.8 km
Meridian Highway Bridge
254 m
Dakota Theatre
918 mReviews
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