Where can I camp? The National Park Service operates no campgrounds. To camp with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers call 1-877-444-6777. To camp with the State of South Dakota (north side of Lewis and Clark Lake) call 1-800-710-2267. To camp with the State of Nebraska (south side of Lewis and Clark Lake as well as at Ponca and Niobrara state parks) call 402-944-2703.

Where can I rent a boat or canoe? There are several locations. Call the park at 402-667-2550 to obtain a list.

Where can I see bald eagles? One of the best places is at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point Dam. Depending on weather, eagles begin arriving early to mid-December and stay until mid to late-February. Another location is at the overlook below Fort Randall Dam at the western end of the "rec river."

Can I use my South Dakota (Nebraska) fishing license on the Nebraska (South Dakota) side of the river? Yes. The Missouri River, including Lewis and Clark Lake, is considered border waters and a person may fish from boat or bank with hook and line.

Where can I obtain a Golden Age/Access Passport? These are available at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center. The Golden Age Passport costs $10 and is for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are age 62 or older. The Golden Access Passport is for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are legally blind or permanently disabled. Each must be obtained in person with proof of identity.

Where can I purchase a South Dakota or Nebraska state park permit? For South Dakota, one can buy a park permit online at www.sdgfp.info/Parks or at the headquarters office at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area (Midway Unit). Call 605/668-2985 for more information. For Nebraska, one can buy a park permit at www.outdoornebraska.org or at Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area (Weigand-Burbach Unit). Call 402/388-4169 for more information. 

Why are personal watercraft (jet skis) prohibited on park waters? Missouri National Recreational River is both a unit of the National Park System (like Yellowstone NP and Gettysburg NMP) and a part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The National Park Service banned personal watercraft on the waters of the National Park System effective April 20, 2000. There are only a few exceptions to this nationwide ban.