Established Camping
Lake Manawa State Park Campground
About
State Park
Campground Opening: The new campground is anticipated to open in early summer of 2022.
Please check the official website for updates: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-Manawa-State-Park
Location
Lake Manawa State Park Campground is located in Iowa
Directions
Take exit 47 off of I-29. Go west on Hwy 92 about 1/2 mile to East Manawa Drive. Follow East Manawa drive and you will end up at the East Entrance. Take Exit 3 from I-80. Take the South Expressway south 1 mile to Hwy 92. Go west on Hwy 92 to S. 11th St. Go south on S. 11th St to South Shore Dr. This is what we would consider the West Entrance.
Address
1100 South Shore Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Coordinates
41.19700024 N
95.85400075 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonFair
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
ScoutToo expensive@38 a night
Raised prices by 12 dollars to 38 a night, there are better parks for that amount
RangerNo trees but has all the modern ameneties
I’ll just say that yes this campground has no trees to keep you cool, but it’s all brand new amenities with concrete pads, 40 amp hookups, sewer hookup, water, gated entry, and good signage. If you don’t expect a beautiful campsite then it’s a great stop off the interstate, and for a good price.
I was told the bathrooms and showers are all really nice. It won’t disappoint!
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GuideClean and new
The campsites are new. Clean. A little close together but very pretty. Lake manawa is a nice lake, dream park is a fun playground for kids!
ScoutOvernight stop off
We stayed here after a cross country meet. Beautiful park. Nice concrete pads, picnic tables and fire rings. Their are family bathrooms with toliet and shower. There are tons of things to do here between memorial day and labor day unless you have your own kayak or boat. The kids playground is fantastic. The picnic shelters are great too. Only downside is NO TREES. Very hot in the sun. Campground signage is none. Also make sure you have a reservation for gate code. You cannot enter without it so the walk up sites won't be of any use unless you get there while someone is in the shak.
GuideRV camping
Great RV park with lots to do. Only wish there is more trees.
ScoutNew campground soon
Last I heard they were planning to open the campground for the 2021 season. It is the end of April and so far it is not open and does not have a specific date, but anxiously awaiting it.
LegendClosed, but maybe a light
The camp grounds for Lake Manawa are closed, but there is talk of opening back up. For some people there is a light at the end of the tunnel. As there have been a few article surfacing of this campground reopening. This is a nice lake with a lot of activity at it. I guess we can just wait and see, but for now this is a no go.
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Guide
LegendBeautiful Lake/ campground now closed
This was a one night visit in June 2012 and we arrived very late after visiting St. Joseph, Mo Pony express museum that day we decided to keep driving which put us in council bluffs, IA just outside of Omaha at dinner time. We were blessed to get a site here later that had electric which is a plus and It was a very inexpensive site at only $16.00. I do remember there being a beautiful Lake which I wish we could have enjoyed but such is life when you are on a schedule to get to another destination. This park has swimming, boating, hiking, biking, restrooms and picnic area Apparently the campground has been closed since last fall and only shelters and a youth group area are available to rent.
