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Jun 27, 2024 · Lake Manawa State Park – the park is open but Catfish Road is closed due to high water. Ledges State Park – the park is open but the Canyon Road, Lower Ledges Road, the Des Moines River boat ramp and Flood Pole parking lot are closed.
TRAIL CLOSURE: The Cave Trail, from the Lower Picnic Area to the crossing at State Park Rd., will be closed until Park Staff are able to make necessary trail repairs. If you have any questions please contact the Park Office at 563-263-4337.
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Trails Lake Manawa provides ample opportunity for a hike, leisurely walk or bike ride on a total of seven miles of paved trails. These trails connect to the trail system that runs throughout Council Bluffs including the Wabash Trace Trail and the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge. A nature trail with a paved surface offers opportunity to walkers and the ...
Picnicking/Shelters Lake Manawa provides many locations for family picnics. Five open picnic shelters (one of which includes a kitchenette) are located around the lake and may be reserved online. Another open shelter, Shelter 3, is located near the beach and concessions. Shelter 3 can be rented from the concessionaire by calling (712) 366-4802 duri...
Lake Manawa hosts Winter-Fest Ice Fishing Derby (January), Fourth of July Fireworks over the lake and Black Squirrel Triathlon (August). The park is also a short driving distance of any major attraction or event in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area, including the NCAA College World Series (June), Western Trails Historic Center, Durham Museum, Union Pac...
- 1100 S Shore Dr, Council Bluffs, 51501, IA
- 7.1B
This is a scenic area with a great road around the lake. There was a thin layer of ice on the water and, being it was November, the marina and beach were closed. I enjoyed walking around and looking at the trees and animals.
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Fishing. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, crappie, and bluegill, making it a popular spot for anglers. Swimming. The park features a popular designated swim beach that is perfect for cooling off during the hot summer months. Boating.
Lake Manawa State Park is a 1,529-acre outdoor recreation park in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Surrounding a 753-acre natural lake, the park is called Manawa which means “peace and comfort” and campers can look forward to many hours of outdoor fun here.
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Anglers are in their element at Lake Manawa State Park all year round. Try your luck catching crappies, walleye, bass, bluegills and catfish to enjoy on the campfire in the evening. Bait is available at the concession stand.