State Parks Near Grand Island, Nebraska
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Grand Island. The closest is Mormon Island State Recreation Area, about 7 mi south of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area7 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 9parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Grand Island, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Grand Island; driving distance is usually longer.
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
The park supports hunting in season, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Mormon Island State Recreation Area →Cheyenne State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Cheyenne State Recreation Area →DLD State Recreation Area
Visitors come for wildlife watching and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for DLD State Recreation Area →War Axe State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for War Axe State Recreation Area →North Loup State Recreation Area
Visitors come for hunting in season, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for North Loup State Recreation Area →Windmill State Recreation Area
The park supports historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Windmill State Recreation Area →Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Kearny State Recreation Area →Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Kearny State Historical Park →Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area
Visitors come for winter sports, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area →Union Pacific State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Union Pacific State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Grand Island
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7 mi south · Campground listed
- Cheyenne State Recreation Area 16 mi southwest · Campground listed
- DLD State Recreation Area 24 mi south · Campground listed
- War Axe State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Campground listed
- North Loup State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Grand Island
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Windmill State Recreation Area 29 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 38 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Grand Island
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- North Loup State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 38 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area 39 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Grand Island
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7 mi south · Fishing listed
- Cheyenne State Recreation Area 16 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- War Axe State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- North Loup State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Fishing listed
- Windmill State Recreation Area 29 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Grand Island
What is the closest state park to Grand Island?
Mormon Island State Recreation Area is the closest, about 7 miles south of Grand Island in a straight line. Next are Cheyenne State Recreation Area and DLD State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Grand Island?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Grand Island have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Mormon Island State Recreation Area, Cheyenne State Recreation Area and DLD State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Grand Island?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Grand Island?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.