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MORMON ISLAND SRA
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amed for the winter camp used by Mormon
emigrants in 1884-85, the 152-acre Mormon
Island SRA is another highly-developed area in
the chain of lakes along I-80. Located at the U.S.
281 exit at Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA sits
on the eastern edge of the great spring sandhill
crane migration in the central Platte River Valley.
Camping facilities include Electric Plus, Electric
and Basic campsites, two shower houses and
three modern restrooms, a dump-and-fill station,
drinking water, picnic tables, grills, picnic shelters,
unsupervised swimming beach, and two boat
ramps. Boats are restricted to 5 mph on Lake #1
and Lake #2. There is a 31-acre Lake owned by the
Department of Transportation with walk-in fishing
access from the east boundary of the park.
FISHING
All fishing lakes offer excellent opportunities
to catch largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and
catfish. Lake #1 offers muskie fishing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 308-385-6211
Email: ngpc.mormon.island@nebraska.gov
NORTH LOUP SRA
North Loup State Recreation Area is
approximately 4 miles north of St. Paul off of Hwy.
281. The 13-acre area is adjacent to the North
Loup River and has a seven-acre lake. The area
offers fishing, picnicking, Primitive campsites, and
primitive restrooms. The seven-acre lake offers
bluegill, common carp, channel catfish, crappie
and largemouth bass, among other species. Only
electric trolling motors and non-powered boats
are permitted. There are no ramps or docks. The
area does provide access to the North Loup River.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 308-385-6211
Email: ngpc.mormon.island@nebraska.gov
MORMON ISLAND AND NORTH LOUP STATE RECREATION AREAS
