Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter

US Army Corps of Engineers · Nebraska

Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter in Nebraska. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 91 public campsites we map in Nebraska.

The Gavins Point Overlook Shelter sits on the south side of the Missouri River above Gavins Point Dam. Recreation Activities near the shelter include, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, and a playground.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: $25
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone: 402-667-2546
Coordinates: 42.84760, -97.47757

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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