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Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Crofton · Nebraska · Lewis and Clark Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lewis and Clark Lake |
| Location | Crofton · Nebraska · Lewis and Clark Lake · 42.84760, -97.47757 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $25 |
| Phone | 402-667-2546 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview The Gavins Point Overlook Shelter sits on the south side of the Missouri River above Gavins Point Dam.
Recreation Activities near the shelter include, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, and a playground.
Facilities There is a water-based restroom adjacent to the shelter.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (402) 667-2546. Nearby Attractions Nearby attractions include, Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark and historic Yankton, SD.
Directions, from the listing
Take US Hwy 81 south of Yankton, SD. Go 4 miles west on NE Hwy 121.
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Trip Card — Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter
Crofton · Nebraska · Lewis and Clark Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Crofton · Nebraska · Lewis and Clark Lake |
| Fees | $25 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10290018 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.