Nebraska Tailwaters Campground, Crofton, NE

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground in Knox county is located 1 hr 10 min west of Sioux City, IA with an elevation of 1,199 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 32 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 84 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 31 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $35.00.

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(877) 444-6777 (Information)
(402) 667-2546 (Reservations)
$18 - $35

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 20, 2024 21

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#6	Available	Back-in	66 ft	$20
#7	Available	Back-in	74 ft	$20
#8	Available	Back-in	69 ft	$20
#12	Available	Back-in	72 ft	$20
#14	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#17	Available	Back-in	79 ft	$20
#18	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#19	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#20	Available	Back-in	80 ft	$20
#21	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#22	Available	Back-in	77 ft	$20
#23	Available	Back-in	79 ft	$20
#24	Available	Back-in	77 ft	$20
#25	Available	Back-in	77 ft	$20
#27	Available	Back-in	67 ft	$20
#28	Available	Back-in	62 ft	$20
#29	Available	Back-in	84 ft	$20
#30	Available	Back-in	62 ft	$20
#32	Available	Back-In	-	$18
#33	Available	Back-In	-	$18
#G1	Available	Back-in	25 ft	$35

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 15

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#3	Available	Back-in	67 ft	$20
#6	Available	Back-in	66 ft	$20
#7	Available	Back-in	74 ft	$20
#8	Available	Back-in	69 ft	$20
#9	Available	Back-in	65 ft	$20
#10	Available	Back-in	67 ft	$20
#12	Available	Back-in	72 ft	$20
#14	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#15	Available	Back-in	83 ft	$20
#18	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#19	Available	Back-in	78 ft	$20
#23	Available	Back-in	79 ft	$20
#25	Available	Back-in	77 ft	$20
#27	Available	Back-in	67 ft	$20
#G1	Available	Back-in	25 ft	$35

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (98)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		56%
4 star		24%
3 star		12%
2 star		4%
1 star		1%

@PamelaK5A2DAA5 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #31

The view along the river was beautiful. The area was well maintained and the bath house was clean.

@HollyK8833905 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #24

Really nice place very relaxing

@SariahD0F6525C · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #32

I loved this spot. It was beautiful and quiet. I would highly recommend. We unfortunately had to leave in the middle of the night due to a massive storm. I was disappointed that we had to leave so quickly.

@DwainS87A5427A · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #15

Campground and showers were very clean. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

@MargaretF43821 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #15

Nice little park with great views. Enjoyed nearby fish shack.

@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #28

Really like this campground. Always clean. Nice view of the Missouri River.

@BrittaB8249668 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #7

The bathrooms are nice and clean. Our campsite #7 and #20 were nice and not to bad leveled. We enjoyed our time here.

@PaulZ6405888 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #30

Lovely campground. Everything worked and the site was level.

@FredB4895581 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #1

Please pay attention as you come in the from the south to the campground. When you hit the bottom of the hill at the stop sign, you need to turn to the LEFT and then make your way to the right down grade to the campground entrance.

@BillyC1653791 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #25

Sites are very close together with no privacy. The view from our campsite was poor since all sites are across the road from the lake. A large group of people played loud music all day every day we were there with park rangers driving through without stopping. Unless you're fishing there's nothing to do here. We'd stop for an overnight but that's all.

@SueJ8473142 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #1

I stayed two weeks and enjoyed it. Nice view of the Missouri River. Very nice hosts. I never used the facilities. Sites are a bit sloping toward the front. Easy access to Yankton.

@ClaraBABD7021D · Camped on Sep 19, 2023 at Campsite #34

I would not recommend tent camping here. There are street lights that stay on all night, so it's bright out all night long. The sites also do not offer much privacy, and the restroom facility near the tent sites is just a vault toilet (there's a restroom with running water at the far end of the RV area). The campground was clearly designed with RVs in mind, not tent campers.

@BobD8851582 · Camped on Sep 19, 2023 at Campsite #1

Great place to stay. Parking big rigs is a little challenging though

@GregoryJ402313 · Camped on Sep 11, 2023 at Campsite #15

Very nice campground. The facilities are great.

@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #13

very good stay and clean area

@MelissaM964685 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #31

It exceeded my expectations. I only stopped to get out of the heat and ended up staying 2 extra days. My dogs loved it. The grounds and bathroom were clean. Everyone was more than pleasant to deal with. I would recommend this campground to any traveler and stay again. Thanks!

@MichaelP381919 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #10

Very nice campground. Restrooms very clean. Easy access. Only downside is there is no water at any of the sites.

@CherylW7872876 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #42

This feels more like a park where you would day camp or a party site. There is no fishing but boat access. The site is in the front, so everyone passes you for their day experience. Its noisy; both from cars driving on the major street behind you and in front of you and from any events or music/concerts on the over side of the river.

@StephanieK6294 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #23

It was very nice and clean. It is more of an adult camping area because there isnt anything for kids to do. We enjoyed our time

@AlishaW8458983 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #14

Beautiful place and so relaxing. Great fishing too.

@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #20

Everything was great as always that's what keeps us coming back for over 20 years

@JuliaB5205767 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very clean, ample shade, level sites, not too close together

@RichardD2087AF · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #6

Very nice spot. Except I made a mistake and parked in wrong spot should have been #6 and I was in #5. When the person who had #5 arrived he came and beat on my door not knock but beat, and irately told me to move. Not a problem I moved to 6. He then calls the park ranger and accuses me of squatting. The ranger asked for my reservation and I show her. And I then let her know what happened and how the mistake I made happened. The ranger agreed it was an honest mistake. She left and went and spoke with the accuser for quite awhile.Had that man been a gentleman and politely said hey I think you made a mistake we could have laughed it off . But know he wasted the rangers time and tried to make me a thief. We will continue to use Tailwayers when in the area

@MarciaDF92784A · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #11

Gorgeous, lots of trees, paved pad, immaculate stainless shower house. Excellent hosts. Saw the sunrise which was so pretty plus pelicans flying overhead. Took a walk along the lake and saw a Belted Kingfisher plus an eagle swoop down for a fish. We also watched loads of big fish jumping.

@carolynI004C46 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #5

We love to fish, and there was only 1 handicap place to fish. They use to have steps going down to the water at different places. No longer there. I think the flood took them out. So they need replaced, as there is no place for the elderly or handicap to get down to the water.

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