Mormon Island Sra
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak season, half the sites accept reservations up to 180 days in advance. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Special Weather Statement issued February 9 at 7:27PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
Unseasonably-warm temperatures will continue to promote steady ice melt and ice movement along the Platte, North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers in central and south central Nebraska over the next few days. This could result in the continued formation of localized ice jams. Should any ice jams happen to develop, water levels could fluctuate as much as 1 to 3 feet in a short time, causing flooding with little, if any notice. This is especially true for known, ice jam prone locations. If any ice jam flooding is observed over the next few days along the Platte or Loup River systems in central and south central Nebraska, please report it immediately to the National Weather Service in Hastings.
Flood Advisory issued February 9 at 7:09PM CST until February 10 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam (or possibly a few separate ice jams) continues. * WHERE...WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including the following counties, in central Nebraska, Merrick. In south central Nebraska, Hall and Hamilton. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Platte River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 705 PM CST, At 658 PM CST, within the last 24 hours, National Weather Service personnel and the public reported an ice jam within some of the channels of the Platte River, mainly east of South Locust Street in Hall County. Minor flooding has already occurred, and will likely continue in this area over the next 24 hours. - Some locations that could experience flooding include...Low lying areas and pasture/farm ground adjacent to the Platte River in rural Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties.
About
Named for the winter stopover used by Mormon emigrants heading westward, Mormon Island State Recreation Area continues to offer comfort and conveniences to travelers along Interstate 80, serving as part of Nebraska's unique Chain of Lakes system. The recreation area features two primary lakes: Mormon Island West with 42 surface acres and the middle island with 19 surface acres, both maintained as no-wake zones ideal for peaceful paddling. The campground offers Electric Plus, Electric, and Basic camping options with modern amenities including restrooms, showers, dump and fill stations, and laundry facilities. Two electrical campsites at Cedar Campground feature accessible amenities. The park provides abundant day-use facilities with numerous picnic tables, fire rings, grills, four small picnic shelters, and one large group pavilion that seats approximately 50 guests. Fishing opportunities abound with largemouth bass, redear sunfish, black crappie, walleye, channel catfish, bluegill, and muskellunge in Lake 1. Accessible fishing docks and boat ramps on Lakes 1 and 2 provide easy water access. The marked swimming beaches with shower houses make this a popular summer destination. Mormon Island serves as an exceptional wildlife viewing location year-round, with spectacular sandhill crane migrations drawing thousands of visitors each spring as hundreds of thousands of these birds stop to rest along the Platte River.
Directions
Mormon Island State Recreation Area is located just off Interstate 80 at Exit 312 near Grand Island, Nebraska. From the exit, head north on US Highway 281 for approximately 0.2 miles; the park entrance will be on your right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 (308) 385-6211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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