Missouri National Recreational River
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About Missouri National Recreational River
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park.
Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.
Things To Do
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Hunting in the MNRR
Hunting & trapping is permitted in Bow Creek and Goat Island Recreation Areas in accordance with site-specific regulations.
Wildlife Watching in the MNRR
Missouri National Recreational River is a great place to go to observe mammals in their native and wild habitat. Wild animals are an important and vital part of our natural ecosystem. We humans can learn a great deal by carefully observing animals.
Stargaze at Spirit Mound
stargaze
Fishing in the MNRR
Fishing is a main recreational activity in the Missouri National Recreational River.
Backcountry Camping in the MNRR
Missouri National Recreational River offers primitive, Leave-No-Trace camping available at Bow Creek, Green Island, and Goat Island Recreation Areas.
Paddle the MNRR
Paddle the two free-flowing sections of the Missouri, North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West.
Available Activities
Weather
Rapid weather changes are common along the Missouri National Recreational River corridor. Variations from season to season and from year to year are great. Characteristics of the climate are hot summers and cold winters.
Sunshine is abundant, particularly in the summer months. Average annual rainfall is 25 inches. Thunderstorms can be dangerous and visitors should be prepared for them, especially from June until late August.
Winter snowfall averages 34 inches annually.
Getting There
The National Park Service headquarters is located at 508 East Second Street in Yankton, South Dakota.
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Park Hours
The entire park includes the 39-Mile District and 59-Mile District. Both districts are open 24 hours, seven days a week.
