Lake Manawa State Park

Category: State park in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Address: 1100 S Shore Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA

Phone: +17123660220

Opening hours

Sunday: 4AM–10:30PM

Monday: 4AM–10:30PM

Tuesday: 4AM–10:30PM

Wednesday: 4AM–10:30PM

Thursday: 4AM–10:30PM

Friday: 4AM–10:30PM

Saturday: 4AM–10:30PM

Reviews

Hansel Lucas

Sep 18, 2022

Very nice new park. Just wish they would have done a better job with the sewage hookup. It is very high. Had a little excitement while we were there. Police and Park Ranger took care of it.

Joe Janson

Sep 17, 2022

This is a new, well-maintained facility with full hookups. You may not find it on some of the usual apps because of its newness. We had a great stay here that was marred by my having a medical emergency and needing to go to a hospital for treatment. The park hosts, Jim and Lisa, were great and moved all the heavy stuff into our lockers for my wife since I was in the hospital. They even tried to find us space to extend our stay when little was available. This is a great facility and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. A+++

Livia Rodriguez

Sep 13, 2022

Very nice ideal place to enjoy the sun and nature Ermoso

Eric O Arroyo Maeda

Sep 12, 2022

Good place for spend time with family

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Questions & Answers

Will the beach be open tomorrow ?

Tisha Donnelly | May 23, 2022
Lake Manawa State Park | Jun 22, 2022

Hi Tisha, The beach front will be opening on May 28th!

Can we bring our pets

Yohana Francisco | Sep 21, 2019
Jessie Brown | Sep 21, 2019

Dogs need to be on a leash of 6 feet or less. Thanks!

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Can u drink alcohol at beac

Jocelynn Schmolt | Sep 21, 2019
Smail more | Sep 21, 2019

Well I see people all the time with beer and bottles. But you clean up afterwards..

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Hi is this a RV campground?

Roumin Kaur | Sep 20, 2021
Michael Luber | Sep 20, 2021

No, just an area for regular camping but it's been closed, hopefully it will reopen soon!

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Can you go swimming

Samuel McConnell | Sep 20, 2020
Sherrie Dixon | Sep 20, 2020

Yes there is a pay to swim sandy beach area. They sell candies, drinks, some pool toys, etc. Basic. I have also seen water skiers and kids jumping off boats.into the water.

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Can you use kayaks here?

Mary Long | Sep 20, 2020
Oscar J Martinez | Sep 20, 2020

I'm sure

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is the boat docks open on the river

Shawn Harris | Sep 21, 2019
Brady Reed | Sep 21, 2019

It's in manawa not sure about the river tho it's still kind of high

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Is there a fee to get into Lake manawa now

Lisa Archibald | Sep 21, 2019
Jessie Brown | Sep 21, 2019

The non-resident user fee will begin in mid-August. It will only apply to vehicles who have a nonresident license plate. The rates will be $5 per day pass or $40 per annual pass.

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I see recent questions that are about camping here So is there camping here or not and do you gave a boat launch

Charlotte Anderson | Sep 21, 2019
Lake Manawa State Park | Sep 21, 2019

Currently all we have is one youth group campsite at Lake Manawa. Yes, there is a boat launch: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/ParkDetails/ParkID/610144 Thanks!

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Can I catch shad with cast net year round at this lake

Johnny Moreno | Sep 21, 2019
Jeremy Ludemann | Sep 21, 2019

Castling netting for shad is legal at the like your round, with liscence, and correct size net

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Do you honor Nebraska park permits?

Bonnie Roberts | Sep 21, 2018
Bonnie Roberts | Sep 21, 2018

Are there any camping areas around that area that allows camping and honors Neb permits? The little world series is playing in Council Bluffs July 12- 14.

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When eill tha new camp site open

Tim Hettinger | Jun 22, 2022
Shadow Knight | Jun 22, 2022

All the sites are open currently by reservation

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Hey do you guys have a pool there i want to ask

Candace Campbell | Jun 22, 2022
Lake Manawa State Park | Aug 21, 2022

We unfortunately do not have a pool here but we do have a swimming beach!

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Kayak and Rod rentals ?

Damonte Foster | Apr 23, 2022
Lake Manawa State Park | Apr 23, 2022

Hi, the beach concessionaire offers kayak rentals but does not offer rod rentals. Hope this helps!

Is there a dump station for rv

Anna Marie | Sep 20, 2021
Charles Taylor | Sep 20, 2021

The campground is being rebuilt the last time I was there

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Does this lake have a place where to rent a house next to the lake for the weekends?

Diana Arely Basurto Gómez | Sep 20, 2021
Ezra Aronoff | Sep 20, 2021

Pretty sure they don't. But I agree with Laura. Call and ask.

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Does any Shelter have like a place to warm up the food?? Like a Kitchen?

Sandy Ale Almanza | Sep 20, 2021
Brad A | Sep 20, 2021

Shelter 6 has a kitchen, but I don't remember details. I would make a call to verify if it would suit your needs.

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Can you night fish on a boat here?

Dusty Sherer | Sep 20, 2021
Roger Ridge | Sep 20, 2021

Yes you can.

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Is the Tent campsite open now if it's open do we need reservation or first come first serve??? and do park have fire pits??

satish kantheti | Sep 20, 2021
Everett Thiles | Sep 20, 2021

It's not open yet. All still under construction

Is Lake Manawa State Park currently open and how do I make a reservation for tent camping if open?

Terry Tomas | Sep 20, 2020
David Berry (Dave) | Sep 20, 2021

I don't believe you need to reserve a spot for tent camping. First come first serve.

Is there full hookup

Ken Schild | Sep 20, 2020
Martin Fender | Sep 20, 2020

There is no camping anymore

Is the RV dump station open? Can you use it even if you don't camp there?

Jill Kreikemeier | Sep 20, 2020
Callie Mickens | Sep 20, 2020

I really don't know I've only been there once. Sorry

Is tent camping allowed at the end of June 2020? If not, is it possible to spend the night inside a vehicle?

avanvorhis | Sep 20, 2020
Reese Chatterton | Sep 20, 2020

There's no camping at lake manawa any more and park hours are 5 to10:30

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Is there a dump station at lake manawa

Luanne Spellman | Sep 20, 2020
Thomas Fleming | Sep 20, 2020

Not, that I am aware of..

Is there camp grounds

Josephine Denis | Sep 21, 2019
Mike Rath | Sep 21, 2019

Yes

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How far is Omaha Ne?

Mike Linn | Sep 21, 2019
Lake Manawa State Park | Sep 21, 2019

According to Google Maps, it's about 8 miles, or 14 minutes, from Omaha. Thanks.

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What about tent camping? Do they have showers there at camp site?

Nathan Owen | Sep 21, 2019
Eduwiges Santana R | Sep 21, 2019

Yes they have restrooms with showers.

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Are dogs allowed in the swimming area?

Abbi Hemminghaus | Sep 21, 2019
Daniel Jacobs | Sep 21, 2019

Dogs are not allowed inside of the beach area.

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How long can you stay @ the park and what does it cost to stay like a month?

diane esbeck-nichols | Sep 21, 2019
Lake Manawa State Park | Sep 21, 2019

You can stay up to 14 days at a time - the full rates and regulations are here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Make-a-Reservation/Overnight-Camping

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Is there truck parking

rasta woman | Sep 21, 2019
Susan Noonan | Sep 21, 2019

On the South side several parking lots

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Do you have to pay to get in the park

Nathaniel Edwards | Sep 21, 2019
Vickie Perry | Sep 21, 2019

It's free

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Can you use jet skis today?

Lori Meide | Sep 21, 2019
Tim Wilcox | Sep 21, 2019

Yes

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Is the park open now after the recent floods?

Unnikkannan Mani | Sep 21, 2019
Lake Manawa State Park | Sep 21, 2019

You can watch alert and closure info here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Alerts-and-Closures Thanks!

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How far in advance can we reserve the picnic shelters?

A Google User | Sep 21, 2019
Lake Manawa State Park | Sep 21, 2019

Hello! The window for reserving shelters is 12 months in advance. Reservations can be made up to 4 days prior to arrival during peak season (May 1 to September 30) and 7 days prior to arrival during the off season (October 1 – April 30). More info here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Make-a-Reservation

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How much is it per one person to go and swim?

Angel Ranocchia | Sep 21, 2018
64990h | Sep 21, 2018

$3.00 for adults, Not sure how much for children

Does it cost to use the beach?

Natasha Litle | Sep 21, 2018
Marshall Bruner | Sep 21, 2018

Yes

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Is Manawa open for camping now?

Charliebrown8790 Official | Sep 21, 2018
Kay Rockwell METHENY | Sep 21, 2018

No camping available anymore.

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Can I just got there wit a tent me and 1 other person and pay and get a camp site......

Heather Gannon | Sep 21, 2018
Kay Rockwell METHENY | Sep 21, 2018

No camping available anymore

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how far from omaha

Jessica Tornow | Sep 21, 2018
Michael Chambers | Sep 21, 2018

Around 2 miles from 13th and L st.

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