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National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 6, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Green Island has five primitive tent campsites with fire rings. Two isolated tent sites on the east side of the island & three adjacent sites on the west side. Fires allowed only in designated fire rings. Island access is by boat only. Please visit the Camping page for rules and regulations. 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.
Campsite Details
Weather
Seasonal-please check weather when visiting and primitive camping.
Amenities
Cell Phone Reception
Directions
Near River Mile 806 is the 60-acre Green Island Recreation Area. Only accessible by watercraft.
Rates & Fees
Primitive Camping
Primitive, Leave No Trace camping.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Only in designated fire rings.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Unpaved areas and primitive camping sites.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Green Island is accessible by boat only.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Recreation area is accessible by boat only and surfaces are unpaved. Terrain varies.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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