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Quick facts

LocationCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
Nightly rate (listed)$20–$40/night
Maximum RV length58 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites41
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
PlaygroundYes
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Amenities

  • Full hookups Water, electric and sewer at the site, per the listing (may be some sites only).
  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 58 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.
  • Boat ramp Boat ramp or launch, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Iowa State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Iowa RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

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  • West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday Gretna, NE · 22.5 mi straight-line
  • Elkhorn Shores Campground Waterloo, NE · 22.7 mi straight-line
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Where Lake Manawa State Park fits

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Lake Manawa State Park

State park · Council Bluffs

This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights

Looking for the next open dates…
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1100 S Shore Dr
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About this campground

Lake Manawa State Park is a Iowa State Parks campground in Council Bluffs. It lists 41 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 58 ft. 41 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Full hookupsFull hookups available
  • Rigs up to 58 ftLongest RV site on the Iowa State Parks site list
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Iowa State Parks
  • Pets allowedListed on Iowa State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 58 ft)Tent campingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 58 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Iowa State Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Atm Cash Machine
  • Bait
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Church
  • Concession
All amenities

Amenities

Atm Cash MachineBaitBoat Launch RampBoat RentalChurchConcessionDiningDump StationFirewood SalesFuel VehiclesGrocery StoreHospitalHuntingJogging RunningKeypad Gate AccessLakeMaintenance BoatMaintenance Rv CamperMaintenance VehicleMedical ClinicModern BathroomModern RestroomMotelPark OfficeParkingPicnic AreaPlaygroundRegistration BuildingRestroomsRiverShoppingShowersTelephoneTrash DumpsterWalkingWater Hydrants

Nearby activities

AntiquingArcheryArt MuseumBird WatchingCanoe RentalCanoeingDocks FishingFish Cleaning StationFishingHikingHistoric SitesHorseshoe PitsInterpretive CenterJet SkiingKayak RentalsKayakingMountain BikingNature CenterPaddle Boat Rentals

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Iowa State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 41 sites
Site 001 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundRV length limit not listedFull hookups
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Site 002 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundSite length up to 58 ftFull hookups
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Site 003 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundRV length limit not listedFull hookups
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Site 004 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundSite length up to 58 ftFull hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
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Site 005 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundRV length limit not listedFull hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
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Site 006 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundSite length up to 58 ftFull hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
Rate not listed
Site 007 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundRV length limit not listedFull hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
Rate not listed
Site 008 · Standard Full Hook-Up
Lake Manawa CampgroundSite length up to 58 ftFull hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
Rate not listed

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Iowa State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 58 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

1100 S Shore Dr
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Policies

Check-in
4:00 PM
Check-out
3:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Lake Manawa State Park is one of the most popular outdoor recreation facilities in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The park's 1,529 acres encompass a beautiful 753 acre natural lake. Lake Manawa was formed during a flood in 1881 when a portion of the river channel was cut off by the meandering of the great Missouri River. Over the years, the resulting "oxbow" lake became a major outdoor recreation center for millions of visitors. "Manawa" is a Native American term meaning "peace and comfort".

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 58 ft (28 of 41 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
41 full-hookup sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
1100 S Shore Dr (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • 41 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 58 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Lake Manawa State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Manawa State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 58 ft (28 of 41 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Lake Manawa State Park have RV hookups?
41 full-hookup sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Manawa State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Manawa State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
Unavailable for your dates

View campground on Iowa State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Iowa State Parks.

You book each site directly with Iowa State Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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RVs near this campground

Picks are 58 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Kansas City (Kansas City International (MCI)), about 145 mi straight-line from Lake Manawa State Park. RV rentals in Kansas City

All RV rentals near Lake Manawa State Park →
Pick up in Stewartsville

2018 Forest River Sierra 387 MKOK

Fifth wheelTowableSleeps 4 5 (12)
Stewartsville, MO · 33 mi from Kansas City (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 200 mi
to see if it's open
from $120/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Plattsburg

2022 Forest River Cherokee Black Label 29TEBL

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 9 5 (6)
Plattsburg, MO · 22 mi from Kansas City (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDeliveryPets OK
to see if it's open
Pick up in Fort Leavenworth

2023 Coleman Rubicon 1200RK

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 2 5 (6)
Fort Leavenworth, KS · 11 mi from Kansas City (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery
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"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 58 ft (28 of 41 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 41 full-hookup sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 13 pull-through, 28 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 41 sites
Shade
Listing 3 of 42 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 1100 S Shore Dr (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
from $115/night
via RVshare
to see if it's open
from $60/nightvia RVshare

Lake Manawa State Park is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lake Manawa State Park, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundPlatte River SP23.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesCheck availability on Nebraska Game and Parks ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeEugene T. Mahoney SP26.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your dates014 SGL: from $110/nightCheck availability on Nebraska Game and Parks ↗
  • Next closestMerritt's Beach RV Park - Plattsmouth, NE11.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesElectric/Water RV Site (ST): from $50/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest private full-hookupWest Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday22.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Merritt's Beach RV Park - Plattsmouth, NE

11.1 mi from Lake Manawa State Park (straight-line)
RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Platte River SP

23.7 mi from Lake Manawa State Park (straight-line)
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Rates & availability from Nebraska Game and Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights45 sites open for every night

Eugene T. Mahoney SP

26.8 mi from Lake Manawa State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $110/night
$220 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Nebraska Game and Parks · you book on their site
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