Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 1,183 ft
- Elevation
The Missouri National Recreational River has a visitor contact station located inside their headquarters building in Yankton, South Dakota. Information about the park including junior ranger booklets, passport stamps, park maps, and an 18-minute video are available 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The building is closed on all federal holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days. For more information, please call 605-665-0209.
Getting there
From US Highway 81 in Nebraska: Cross the bridge into South Dakota and take the first right onto Second Street. Go east 5 blocks; the office will be on your left.
From US Highway 81 in South Dakota: Go through Yankton and take the last left turn before the bridge (2nd St.). Go east 5 blocks; the office will be on your left.
From US Highway 50 west of Yankton: Turn right on Highway 81, go through Yankton and take the last left before the bridge (Second St) Go east 5 blocks; the office will be on your left.
42.86904, -97.38467 · 42°52'8.6"N 97°23'4.8"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, 1.3 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 Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters
- Can you reserve a site at Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters?
- No. Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters 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_visitorinfo@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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