What makes the Mormon Island SRA so special?
I have actually visited this park several times now. The first time I ended up at the Mormon Island SRA as a second choice after the first park I went to was a major disappointment. This 152-acre park is located just north of I-80 at exit 312 (Grand Island/ Hastings exit). You cannot miss it. Just head north of the interstate and make your first right. Grand Island is about 153 miles west of Omaha in Hall County. So for me it takes a bit of commitment to travel that far just to tug out a couple of fish. Having seen the Mormon Island SRA several times already from I-80, I knew that the park was beautiful before I ever even drove through the entrance. Once you come up to the gate of this modern state park you can see how striking the grounds are. You will be greeted by a friendly park staff member checking for your current Nebraska State Parks sticker. If you do not have one, they will be able to help you out right there. Driving through past the greeter the road will wrap around large p
