National Wild and Scenic River · Nebraska, United States
Missouri National Recreational River
Missouri National Recreational River is a national wild and scenic river in Nebraska, United States, covering 48,457 acres (19,610 ha), established in 1978.
National Wild and Scenic River · Nebraska, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 48,457 acres (19,610 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 42.8625° N, 97.3928° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Missouri National Recreational River
The Missouri National Recreational River is a National Recreational River located on the border between Nebraska and South Dakota. The designation was first applied in 1978 to a 59-mile section of the Missouri River between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park. In 1991, an additional 39-mile section between Fort Randall Dam and Niobrara, Nebraska, was added to the designation. These two stretches of the Missouri River are the only parts of the river between Montana and the mouth of the Missouri that remain undammed or unchannelized. The last 20 miles of the Niobrara River and 6 miles of Verdigre Creek were also added in 1991.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 132.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Missouri National Recreational River?
Missouri National Recreational River is in Nebraska, United States (42.8625° N, 97.3928° W).
When was Missouri National Recreational River established?
Missouri National Recreational River was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Missouri National Recreational River?
Missouri National Recreational River covers 48,457 acres (19,610 ha).
Does Missouri National Recreational River have campgrounds?
Yes — Missouri National Recreational River has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_National_Recreational_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mnrr/ — Official park page.