Lake Manawa State Park Campground
Iowa State Park
Write a Review 1100 South Shore Dr Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-366-0220 Reservations: 877-427-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.196, -95.8587
Location submitted by: a60dan
Overview of Lake Manawa State Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $31
Reported by bcswartz on 10/14/2023
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Class A)
Reported by Tom and Patty on 7/20/2022
Number of Sites 40
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 951 ft / 289 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 58 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Manawa State Park Campground 10 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/8/2023
“Perfect Place To Stop”
Reviewed 5/1/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 11 |
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Beautiful place, paved right to the spot no problem with a 42 foot class a A and tow vehicle.
camper-928933 would stay here again
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“Nice but has a private campground feel”
Reviewed 10/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 33 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We camped at the RV campground for a week (though I was gone most of that week on a business trip). We entered the park from the east side and followed the signs for the campground once we were inside the park. There is a small office - more of a glorified kiosk - at the entrance to the campground, with signs on how to make a last-se... more
We camped at the RV campground for a week (though I was gone most of that week on a business trip). We entered the park from the east side and followed the signs for the campground once we were inside the park. There is a small office - more of a glorified kiosk - at the entrance to the campground, with signs on how to make a last-second reservation. Because we had reserved ahead of time, we simply needed to consult the reservation email for the gate code, punch in the gate code, and follow the signs to our area of the campground. All of the 40 sites are well-marked with a post with the site number at the entrance to the site.
The campground has a mix of pull-through and back-in sites. The back-in sites are blind-side back-ins, but they're angled well and there are no obstacles to worry about besides the site number post. All of the sites have concrete pads with a large concrete patio and a large bolted-down metal picnic table, with a tall fire ring with a grilling surface just off the patio. Each site also has a wide grass lawn - plenty of space between campers - and is open to the sky. Our back-in site (site 33) was level and just long enough for us to place the RV so all of the jacks and stabilizers were on the concrete and still have room to park the truck in front, and we had nice views of the lake from both the back and passenger sides of our fifth wheel. The hookups were reasonably placed but the sewer connection was not threaded.
The only amenities within the campground itself is a small bathhouse with a single unisex room containing a bathroom and a shower and a pair of dumpsters. But a short walk across the day-use parking lot brings you to large pavilion and an even larger playground. There is also a paved walking path that connects the campground to the beach area, but that beach area is closed off after Labor Day. There are no enclosed dog parks, but there are plenty of grassy areas for walking dogs.
In terms of cell service, the best speed I got on my Verizon Jetpack with MIMO antenna was 47 Mbps down and 12 up, and we had no trouble streaming video except for occasional buffering. The best speed test I ran on my 5G AT&T smartphone showed 47Mbps down and 7 up. There is no WiFi at the campground.
We were a little concerned that some of the other park gates might be closed late at night, which would have made our midnight trip to the Omaha airport a challenge, but they stayed open.
We would stay here again if we were in the area.
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“Wish We Were Closet”
Reviewed 9/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 01 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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We booked this as a one night stay on our trip from Oregon to Missouri. I only wish that we lived 1800 miles closer because this was lovely and it was perfect for what we needed. I lived my childhood in Iowa and don’t remember many things that as lovely as this. Just perfect!
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KatherineH would stay here again
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“Loved it”
Reviewed 7/18/2023
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We found this place on Campendium after searching for a last-minute stop on our travels home. We are so glad we found this little gem. It was a steal at $27-ish a night. It was a beautiful and well maintained campground. We enjoyed the views of the lake. It was very beautiful and peaceful. Full hookups, too! If passing through th... more
We found this place on Campendium after searching for a last-minute stop on our travels home. We are so glad we found this little gem. It was a steal at $27-ish a night. It was a beautiful and well maintained campground. We enjoyed the views of the lake. It was very beautiful and peaceful. Full hookups, too! If passing through the area again we would definitely stay here.
MrsJoannH13 would stay here again
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“Almost Perfect”
Reviewed 5/8/2023
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class C) |
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Loved this spot. Opened in June 2022 the campground is really nice. All concrete roads and parking pads. Full hookups at all 40 sites. Super clean. Pass code entry. My guess only downside is there are no trees in the campground. I would have thought they would have started planting trees when they built the campground.
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Aaron would stay here again
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“Nicest State Park Campground I’ve ever been in”
Reviewed 10/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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A couple of additional Pieces of information: use the GPS coordinates in the Campendium description. My husbands Apple map brought us in the long way around, but I think Google map had a better idea of where the campground is. There’s a very nice playground immediately accessible from the campground if you’re here with kids. Also if yo... more
A couple of additional Pieces of information: use the GPS coordinates in the Campendium description. My husbands Apple map brought us in the long way around, but I think Google map had a better idea of where the campground is. There’s a very nice playground immediately accessible from the campground if you’re here with kids. Also if you go out the back entrance of the campground you have access to a miles long bicycle trail which is very nice. I did not see another campground employee the two days we were here. Unlike most state parks there are pull through sites. All sites are full hook up.
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LoveLifeOnTheRoad would stay here again
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“Great Place To Stay Very Clean . New Concrete Slabs Easy Pull Thru And A Great Playground For Kids. ”
Reviewed 10/5/2022
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I would recommend it to everyone
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Verizon 5G
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“Stayed for one night very easy access off of Highway 80 beautiful view of the lake”
Reviewed 9/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very nice campsite beautiful views of the lake many spots available for hookups very modern dumpsite right at your site heard coyotes overnight nearby mechanical plant is a bit loud but could still hear crickets and coyotes
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Casey would stay here again
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“All Sites are Large and Have FHU”
Reviewed 7/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 44' (Class A) |
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This state park campground is brand new. Opening in May or June of this year (2022). There are no trees planted yet so the A/C ran a lot. Only 40 sites with approximately 80-100 feet between most sites. All concrete sites are level and wide. Back in sites are 58’, pull throughs are 80’ in length. Easy access off of I-80 or I-29. Lo... more
This state park campground is brand new. Opening in May or June of this year (2022). There are no trees planted yet so the A/C ran a lot. Only 40 sites with approximately 80-100 feet between most sites. All concrete sites are level and wide. Back in sites are 58’, pull throughs are 80’ in length. Easy access off of I-80 or I-29. Looks like there were two unisex restrooms with showers. We never use them so don’t know how clean or useable they were.
I would orient the coach to the west. Giving you afternoon shade on the passenger side. We were facing east in site #13 and had sun all day. It was windy so the awnings would not stay out. All the pull throughs are facing west.
Definitely would stay again without question. Full hookups made it handy to do some catch up laundry.
When you reserve a site, you are supplied a passcode in your email confirmation to get through the park gate.
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Tom and Patty would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great overnight spot near I-80”
Reviewed 6/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
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Stopped here on our way home from a 6 week cross country trip. New concrete roads and site pads with a view of the lake. Modern shower rooms with sink, toilet, bench, etc. At this writing it is not on Apple or Google Maps. Satellite views are outdated too. Reservations on ReserveAmerica. The confirmation email has the ga... more
Stopped here on our way home from a 6 week cross country trip.
New concrete roads and site pads with a view of the lake.
Modern shower rooms with sink, toilet, bench, etc.
At this writing it is not on Apple or Google Maps. Satellite views are outdated too.
Reservations on ReserveAmerica. The confirmation email has the gate code, way at the bottom.
No one is at the gate after 4 PM.
$5 extra for non-residents.
Unfortunately thunderstorms with severe lightning set in at sunset so we couldn’t walk the park.
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a60dan would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
27 reviews
noted 7/20/2022
There is a very nice new playground next to the campground.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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