Bow Creek Primitive Camping
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 5 total · 0 reservable · 5 first come
- Phone
- (605) 665-0209
- Coordinates
- 42.7776, -97.1481
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. Located along Bow Creek and the Missouri River in Cedar County about 2 miles northeast of Wynot, Nebraska. A series of gravel roads wind you to the location by car. Follow the brown Bow Creek Recreational Area directional signs to the gravel parking lot and trailhead.
From the managing agency.
Is Bow Creek Primitive Camping free?
No. Bow Creek Primitive Camping charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Bow Creek Primitive Camping?
Bow Creek Primitive Camping has 5 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 5 are first come.
How do I get to Bow Creek Primitive Camping?
Bow Creek Recreation Area is located along Bow Creek and the Missouri River in Cedar County about 2 miles northeast of Wynot, Nebraska. A series of gravel roads wind you to the location by car. Follow the brown Bow Creek Recreational Area directional signs to the gravel parking lot and trailhead.
What is the weather like at Bow Creek Primitive Camping?
Seasonal-watch weather during visit.
Nearby
- Goat Island Primitive Camping4.2 mi
- Green Island Primitive Camping14.3 mi
- NEBRASKA TAILWATERS17.1 mi
- Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter17.4 mi
- COTTONWOOD (NE)17.9 mi
- Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter18.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
