RV rental Lake Manawa State Park, IA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Lake Manawa State Park, IA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
Discover Lake Manawa State Park RV rentals for memorable road trips
Lake Manawa State Park is a pristine oasis in the heart of the Omaha Metropolitan Area. The lake was formed by an oxbow in the Missouri River, which flooded in the late 1800s and created a 750-acre reservoir. Today, the park is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in the Midwest, with swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking just some of the activities on offer. The park draws its name from the Native American term meaning "peace and comfort," which you're guaranteed to find at Lake Manawa.
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Getting Outdoors
The 750-acre reservoir at Lake Manawa State Park provides a picturesque backdrop for swimming, boating, and fishing. Top up your tan on the sandy beach and cool off in the clear water. Picnic shelters dot the shoreline and are great for enjoying lunch with a view. Be sure to load up on Iowa delicacies like pork tenderloin and sweet corn. Group shelters can be reserved and are great if you're planning a family reunion, birthday party, or a wedding.
Camping near Lake Manawa State Park
While there's no camping at Lake Manawa State Park, you will find a good selection of RV parks in the Omaha metropolitan area. Most are set by rivers or lakes and promise a serene setting and plenty of peace and quiet. Riverwest Park is a local favorite, with sandy beaches, grassy campsites and direct access to the river. Across the border in Nebraska, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park features a scenic campground by the Platte River. Glenn Cunningham Lake is another picturesque option for RV camping near Lake Manawa State Park.
Exploring the Area
RV camping near Lake Manawa State Park is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with nature without venturing too far from the city. You're an easy drive from local attractions with the Omaha Metropolitan Area, including the Durham Museum and the bustling Old Market dining and entertainment district. Kids are guaranteed to love the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, where you can get up close with exotic animals and colorful sea creatures. In Council Bluffs, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum recalls the legacy of America's premier railroad.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Manawa Lake to Indian Creek Bike Trail, IALake Manawa State Park, IA
- Valley View biking trail , IACouncil Bluffs, IA
- Valley View Trail, IACouncil Bluffs, IA
- Wabash Trace Nature Trail, IACouncil Bluffs, IA
- Fontenelle Forest Trails, NEBellevue, NE
- Iowa Riverfront Trail , IACouncil Bluffs, IA
- Woodland Loop Trail, IACarter Lake, IA
- Papillion Creek Trail: Haworth Park to Papillon Creek, NEBellevue, NE
- Bob Kerrey , NEOmaha, NE
- Field Club Trail, NEOmaha, NE
- CampgroundsLocation
- Lake Manawa Campground, IAPottawattamie County, IA
- Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 Campground, NEDouglas County, NE
- Arrowhead Park Campground, IAPottawattamie County, IA
- West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA, NESarpy County, NE
- Prairie Rose Campground, IAShelby County, IA
- Viking Lake Campground, IAMontgomery County, IA
- Pawnee Dam-Site 14 Campground, NELancaster County, NE
- Beck Memorial Park Campground, NEBurt County, NE
- Lake Anita Campground, IACass County, IA
- Island Park Campground, NEBurt County, NE
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Manawa State Park
Jessica W.
August, 2025
Everything from the start to end renting this camper was great! It was a wonderful stay, Dan was more than accommodating with delivery and pick up of the camper, and so helpful! The camper itself was the perfect setup for us with plenty of space,(so much so that we’re considering getting one ourselves). 10/10 for the hosts, and 10/10 for the camper!
Beth M.
August, 2025
Excellent experience in every way! Katie was super easy to work with and very responsive for any questions I had leading up to our trip, and also during the trip as we encountered storms while camping. She does an amazing job of making the camper feel like home - super clean, super cozy and comfortable, with everything you might need on your camping trip! Definitely our BEST experience renting a camper EVER - Can't wait to rent from Katie again!
Craig C.
August, 2025
RV was extremely clean, just like the pictures show. Mechanically everything checked out fine. Interior is loaded and everything worked fine, including the TV. Owner was great to work with and very communicative. Having the restroom onboard while roadtripping was a nice feature that the other vans don't have. It's a pricey proposition, especially to get it delivered from Bellevue, but I feel like we got what we paid for and their were no surprises. We added on the luggage rack with the cargo protector...that was huge because there's not much storage room because of the bathroom. The cargo bag fits a ton of stuff in it.
If I had to nit pick for areas of improvement...it rode a little rougher than I expected. Not nearly as bad as most RV's but not as smooth as a typical conversion van. Granted it was middle of summer...but we couldn't quite get the inside temperature consistent, people in front and middle cabin were comfy, in the back it was hot. Or people in back were comfy and middle cabin freezing. But at least the AC worked great and we could be cool. I would definitely recommend and I would definitely rent again.
If I had to nit pick for areas of improvement...it rode a little rougher than I expected. Not nearly as bad as most RV's but not as smooth as a typical conversion van. Granted it was middle of summer...but we couldn't quite get the inside temperature consistent, people in front and middle cabin were comfy, in the back it was hot. Or people in back were comfy and middle cabin freezing. But at least the AC worked great and we could be cool. I would definitely recommend and I would definitely rent again.
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