Missouri National Recreational River

Aerial view of the Missouri River and surrounding landscape.
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.
Map showing location of park.
A map of the Missouri River showing the closure area in red.
Temporary River Closure for Riverboat Days Fireworks Display
To better protect the well-being, safety, and public health of those in attendance of the Riverboat Days pyrotechnics fireworks display, there will be a temporary closure in effect.
Aerial view of the Missouri River and surrounding landscape.
Photo by NPS Photo
Sunken remains of the North Alabama steamboat appears only when water is low.
Photo by NPS Photo
Scenic view of Missouri River on a sunny day
Photo by NPS Photo
Park educational trailer
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A canoe loaded with gear sits quietly on a sandy river bank with blue sky above.
Photo by NPS Photo