Lake Manawa State Park park
Lake Manawa State Park
One of the main reasons to visit Lake Manawa State Park is for its beautiful lake and beach. The lake covers over 700 acres and is perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. The beach is a great place to relax and soak up the sun during the summer months. The park also has a water park, which is a popular attraction for families.
There are many other points of interest in Lake Manawa State Park, including hiking and biking trails, a campground, picnic areas, and a disc golf course. The park also has a variety of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, and various bird species.
Interesting facts about Lake Manawa State Park include that it was once a popular spot for steamboat travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The park was also a popular spot for prohibition-era gangsters to hide out.
The best time of year to visit Lake Manawa State Park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is in full swing. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy activities such as ice fishing and snowmobiling during the winter months.
Overall, Lake Manawa State Park is a beautiful and fun-filled destination for visitors of all ages. With its many activities, attractions, and natural beauty, it is a must-visit destination in the state of Nebraska.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Lake Manawa State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Manawa State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Wakonda | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Logan Fontenelle | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Haworth City Park - Bellevue | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Brewster | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Famcamp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lake Manawa State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Manawa State Park
What can I do at Lake Manawa State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Lake Manawa State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Lake Manawa State Park.