Goat Island Primitive Camping
Missouri River, Cedar County, NE, 68792
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
Campground Overview
Two designated tent camping only areas. The first (southern) campground area is in the process of being established. 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. Please email or call (605-665-0209) for a back country use permit issued by the Park's HQ Office.
Reservation Info
Primitive camping is allowed at no cost under the auspices of a back country use permit issued by the Park's HQ Office through a request via email (MNRR-Interpretation@nps. gov), or by calling 605-665-0209. Reservations are not required, however we do ask that you call and leave us your basic itinerary.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
Please use designated fire pits.
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