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.
River channel cuts through the middle of two pieces of land that have green grass and tall trees. The right side portion of land has a small river bluff. The sky is blue with only a few clouds way off in the distance.
National Park Service Acquires Land on James River Island for Public Recreation
The National Park Service has acquired approximately 676 acres of James River Island within the 59-Mile District of the Missouri National Recreational River.
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.
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Scenic view of Missouri River on a sunny day
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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