Mormon Island State Recreation Area

Category: State park

Address: 7425 US-281, Doniphan, NE 68832, USA

Phone: +13083856211

Reviews

Eddie Hale

Jul 28, 2022

The campground was nice, quiet and clean. Note they prohibit alcohol. Our campsite was very spacious. It’s close to I80, so there is some truck noises throughout the night, but we still slept fine. The bathrooms were solid but maybe slightly under-maintained (low on TP and soap). The camp host was happy to restock for us.

Matthew A Candy

Jun 23, 2022

Asked the office if the water fountains worked at the bathrooms, they didn't. The lady at the desk was nice enough to walk to where I was fishing and handed me two cold bottles of water. Not for nothing, that's stand up hospitality. Also explained that the water spigots work and they're offer potable water. Thanks so much for your kindness.

Gloria Kelly

Oct 31, 2021

The campgrounds and bathrooms/showers were meticulously maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Make sure you have exact cash or a check to pay for the day pass, $5, if you don't have an annual pass. The lakes were small, so a little disappointing. Easy access to and from the highway with a gas station near the entrance. The handicap spot next to us had a beautiful concrete slab.

Gene Hahn

Aug 13, 2021

A favorite camping site. Additional new campsites opened up this year expanding their capacity. Morman Island has something to do for everyone. Hiking trail, camping, a lake swim beach, fishing and playground equipment. The bathrooms are well maintained and clean in the original camping section. They are brand new in the camping expansion. The only downside is some interstate traffic noise.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a first come or do you have to make reservation

carrie moore | Apr 5, 2018
Chandra Punyapu | Apr 6, 2018

Reservations needed for camp grounds.

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Can you build your own fire near your tent?

Tyler Zach | Apr 4, 2020
Billy Fraire | Apr 5, 2020

Yes

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Do you have to pay to stay there in a tent

shepherd Mcpherson | Apr 4, 2020
G Nielson | Apr 5, 2020

Yes. Unless it has changed.

Are you allowed to keep the fish that you catch

shepherd Mcpherson | Apr 4, 2020
Pamela Roach | Apr 5, 2020

There is a 21" limit on large mouth, but yes you can keep if they are large enough

Do you have wifi?

Kari Courtney | Apr 5, 2019
Roxann Fennewald | Apr 6, 2019

No wifi

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What the room

Cole Anderson | Mar 5, 2022
Cole Anderson | Mar 6, 2022

Room number

What restaurant was on Mormon Island land, it is now a vacant building

Cherrie Eirick | Sep 6, 2021
Rebecca's Wellness | Sep 7, 2021

Hobo Joe's then Tommy's then Nine Bridge

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How many RV (30 amp) spots? Cost? Reservations?

Vicki C | Apr 4, 2021
Bill cramer | Apr 5, 2021

I don't actually know that

Are there dog-friendly cabins (or any cabins,period) available for rent?

Stephanie Tate | Apr 4, 2021
Calvin Switzer | Apr 5, 2021

Drove around quickly what I thought was the whole place and didn't see any cabins either, but they did have a nice big primitive camping area

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Can you grill there without camping?

Donald Hobbs | Apr 4, 2021
Samara Koob | Apr 5, 2021

Yea

Do you have to pay a day fee?

thecosmic cookiejar | Apr 4, 2020
Andrea Fay | Apr 5, 2020

Yes. It's like $7 I believe.

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What are the hours that people can swim?

Amy Van Pelt | Apr 4, 2020
Brenda Smith | Apr 5, 2020

Sun up till about 9

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Is the entire park reservations, or only the new part

Donna Vorderstrasse | Apr 4, 2020
Toby Brown | Apr 5, 2020

Some sites are reservable others are first come. According to pamphlet 17 electric sites may be reserved and 17 electric sites are first come, first served. The 18 tent sites and 38 non electric sites (tent or camper) are not specified.

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How far from Doniphan?

Leslie Holloman | Apr 4, 2020
douglas rasmussen | Apr 5, 2020

5 miles

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Can you keep the fish that you catch there

shepherd Mcpherson | Apr 4, 2020
Norman Hungerford | Apr 5, 2020

Yes

Can you tent camp here, do you need to reserve anything to do that, and what does it cost to tent camp here?

Fred Enzo | Apr 5, 2019
Linda Tatro | Apr 6, 2019

You have to have a State Park sticker If you do not you pay $5 per day per vehicle per vehicle for day passes to get into the park and I believe the tent sites are $13 a night, you can stay there up to two weeks in that one spot and then you have to move to another spot you do not make reservations it's first come first serve it is a state park hope that helps

Is this open for the Sandhill Crane Migration and what are the fees

P Malavasic | Apr 5, 2019
Julie Lute | Apr 6, 2019

The Crane Trust Nature and Vista Center would also be an option.

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Any lakes around there iced over yet?

Josh Foland | Apr 5, 2019
Pamela Roach | Apr 6, 2019

Yes, but not thick yet. Our temps are very cold presently so soon they will be firmly iced

Can you metal detect there?

Rhonda Avila | Apr 5, 2019
Claudia Ayala | Apr 6, 2019

No and some people who camp here are very mean and will report you if they saw you doing it.

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Is there a fish cleaning station here?

Laura Plicanic | Apr 5, 2019
Brandon Dack | Apr 6, 2019

No there is not

Can you rent a boat?

Tony Albarran | Apr 5, 2019
Thomas Kienbaum | Apr 6, 2019

No boat rentals

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How much is an overnight stay with full hook ups

Debra Jolley | Apr 4, 2020
G. Martens | Apr 5, 2020

NOT FREE as others have stated. No sewer or water hookups, only fill and dump station. $25 for 30 amp electric, $30 for 50 amp. Very nice park for camping, fishing, and swimming!

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