Mormon Island State Recreation Area
7425 S US Highway 281, Doniphan, NE 68832
66 acres · 2 miles of trails
On the 66-acre Platte River island near Grand Island, leashed dogs hike trails and fish lakes in this historic Mormon Trail site. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are on hand. Leash required near water edges.
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- Park
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Grand Island, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.7800, -98.3636
- Size
- 66 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
66-acre Platte River island state recreation area on the historic Mormon Trail. Leashed dogs on trails and fishing lakes.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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