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Mormon Island State Recreation Area

Doniphan, NE

Mormon Island State Recreation Area
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Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type.

About this park

Mormon Island State Recreation Area has accessible fishing piers, modern camping, great swim beaches, and abundant picnicking. Mormon Island West holds 42 surface acres of water and the middle island has 19. The lake is no-wake, and visitors also bike, hunt, and use a playground. Each spring hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes stop to rest and court along the nearby Platte River. Shower houses and several restrooms are provided, along with four small picnic shelters and a large group pavilion for about 50 guests. Electric Plus, Electric, and Basic sites are available, with two accessible electrical sites at Cedar Campground. Half can be reserved up to 180 days ahead and the rest are first-come, first-served, with stays limited to 14 consecutive days per 30-day period. Grand Island has hotels and dining nearby.

Contact & location

📞 (308) 385-6211
📍 7425 South US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE, 68832

Nearby state parks

🌲Cheyenne State Recreation Area · Wood River · 12.4 mi
🌲War Axe State Recreation Area · Shelton · 20.3 mi
🌲Windmill State Recreation Area · Gibbon · 25.9 mi

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Mormon Island State Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Mormon Island State Recreation Area located?
Mormon Island State Recreation Area is in Doniphan, Nebraska, at 7425 South US Hwy 281. GPS coordinates: 40.82456, -98.36964. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Mormon Island State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Mormon Island State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 385-6211. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Mormon Island State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Mormon Island State Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.