Green Island Primitive Camping
Campground ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Missouri National Recreational River (National Wild & Scenic River) · Open Access
- 1,170 ft
- Elevation
Green Island has five primitive tent campsites with fire rings. Two isolated tent sites on the east side of the island & three adjacent sites on the west side. Fires allowed only in designated fire rings. Island access is by boat only. Please visit the Camping page for rules and regulations. Primitive, Leave No Trace camping is allowed and free. Camp only in designated sites marked with brown camping signs and metal fire rings. Please call us at 605-665-0209 and leave your basic itinerary for your safety.
Getting there
Near River Mile 806 is the 60-acre Green Island Recreation Area. Only accessible by watercraft.
42.86382, -97.40331 · 42°51'49.7"N 97°24'11.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 35 | 47 | 60 | 72 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 63 | 47 | 34 |
| Low °F | 10 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 48 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 15 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Green Island Primitive Camping
- Can you reserve a site at Green Island Primitive Camping?
- No. Green Island Primitive Camping is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (605) 665-0209
- Email MNRR_Camping_Permit@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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