Missouri National Recreational River

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 making an exploration of the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.

Aerial of Missouri River

Aerial view of the Missouri River and surrounding landscape.

Aerial view of the Missouri River and surrounding landscape.

Remains of a sunken steamboat in Missouri River.

Sunken remains of the North Alabama steamboat appears only when water is low.

Sunken remains of the North Alabama steamboat appears only when water is low.

View of Missouri River

Scenic view of Missouri River on a sunny day

Scenic view of Missouri River on a sunny day

Park trailer

Educational trailer with painted pictures

Park educational trailer

All alone with my canoe

Get into nature by paddling the Missouri River.

A canoe loaded with gear sits quietly on a sandy river bank with blue sky above.