Mormon Island State Recreation Area Campground Nebraska

7425 U.S. 281
Doniphan, Nebraska 68832
308 385-6211

Lat / Long:

40.82522, -98.37345

Mormon Island State Recreation Area campground has 71 single-family campsites (53 with electric hookups) and is very close to the lakes. There are also 18 tent only campsites. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Camping amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers ($), laundry facilities and a dump station. The park also has a boat ramp, ranger station, camp host, playground and picnic area.

Mormon Island SRA – Activities & Other Info

Mormon emigrants used this area as a winter stopover on their journey west.   The area is also a temporary home to the world’s largest gathering of sandhill cranes. The cranes stop over each spring to rest, make baby cranes and conduct other business. Humans also can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking and picnicking.

You may also be interested in nearby Windmill State Recreation Area.

Make a Reservation for Mormon Island State Recreation Area

Best Campsites

7, 12, 17, 26, 27, 28, 29

Regions

• Lake
• Midwest
• Nebraska State Park
• River

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Laundry
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Shade Structure
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing