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Lake Manawa Campground

Office, Lake Manawa State Park, 1100 S Shore Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, United States

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About This Campsite

Lake Manawa Campground

Welcome to Lake Manawa Campground, a scenic camping destination ideal for those seeking a combination of modern amenities and outdoor adventures. Located near Omaha, this campground offers beautiful views of Lake Manawa, making it a great spot for both relaxation and exploration.

Features and Amenities

  • Concrete pads and full hookups for RVs, including stable electric and water pressure.
  • Gated entry providing a secure and well-maintained environment.
  • Level sites with fire pits and secure picnic tables.
  • Easy navigation for large RVs and fifth wheels.
  • A playground and beach area nearby (admission fee may apply).

Nearby Attractions

Lake Manawa Campground is strategically located for convenience, with easy access to Omaha's downtown via bike trails, including a memorable ride over the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Moreover, it is close to various shopping and service needs.

Tips and Considerations

  • The campground is relatively new, so there are not many mature trees, leading to limited natural shade.
  • The lack of trees also means some sites may feel exposed, somewhat akin to camping in an open area.
  • Watch out for stickers and sandburs in the grass.

Overall Thoughts

Lake Manawa Campground is a delightful mix of comfort and nature, perfect for those keen on exploring Omaha while staying close to nature. With clean amenities, well-kept grounds, and an inviting lake view, it stands as an excellent choice for campers. The local hosts, Jim and Lisa, are noted for their hospitality, making this a highly recommended spot for your next camping adventure.

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John Backer

10/13/2024

Nice concrete pads and full hookup for RVs with gated entry. A free playground and beach (with admission fee) are also nearby, and the restroom/showers are nice. A lot of space between sites, but no trees at all which makes the sites feel exposed, less cozy, and kind of like camping in a parking lot. Not quite five stars because there are tons of stickers/sandburs in the grass and kids couldn't play much outside. The top of the sewer pipe is high off the ground which makes for a mild inconvenience getting a good seal on the connector when emptying the tanks, but not a deal breaker.

Debby White

08/19/2024

This park is beautiful, and fairly well secured. Gate code access is needed to enter. Our campsite sat right on the water. These spaces are very level all of them have poured concrete a fire pit and a very nice secured picnic table. It is extremely easy to navigate especially with a very large RV (42-ft fifth wheel). The shower house was nice clean although we did not use it as we have a spacious on board bathroom. Since this park is so new there are no mature trees so not a lot of shade. Full hookups will give you plenty of power to run your AC. I would highly recommend this park. It is very well kept, clean, and easy to navigate.

Vincent Sheridan

07/19/2024

Very quiet and clean campground that requires an access code to get past gate. All the sites are level concrete with good water pressure and stable electric. The sewer connection uses an unthreaded drop. Our spot was spacious and with a great view of the lake. Not too many bugs either!

Rocky Lee

05/28/2024

I loved it here. The views were fabulous. You can see the lake from every campsite. The camp host Jim and his wife Lisa were so welcoming. The rest rooms were clean. The huge playground was great for kids. I will be back. This location was close to all your needs for food, groceries, and services. We visited Omaha and rode miles of bike trails. Thank you for a wonderful week.

Marie Taylor

09/06/2023

On our way out west and found this beautiful little campground outside of Omaha. All cement roads, huge concrete pads, sturdy picnic tables and fire pits. Full 50 amp hookups. Great park with a beach area and lake plus bike trails. $26 a night. I’m editing this post because this campground is now a 10+ today. We were able to ride our bikes from our campsite all the way right into downtown Omaha on beautiful trails and over the Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge. About a 12 mile round trip. Perfect.

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