State Recreation Area · Nebraska

Wilson Island State Recreation Area

Wilson Island State Recreation Area (large dot) and the other state parks in Nebraska. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Washington County, Nebraska
Nearest town: 7.4 miles southeast of Blair
Type: State Recreation Area

About Wilson Island State Recreation Area

544 acres of forested land along the Missouri River make up this recreation area, named for former Iowa governor George A. Wilson. The land sits within a bend shaped by the river's course, giving the site a wooded, riverside character rather than open prairie. Its designation as a state recreation area reflects both the conservation of this river corridor and its historical naming tie to state political history.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Wilson Island State Recreation Area is in Washington County, Nebraska, 7.4 miles southeast of Blair. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Wilson Island State Recreation Area

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.