Lake Manawa Campground/ Restroom facilities closedThe Lake Manawa campground and restroom facilities are now closed for the winter season. Those facilities will open up mid-April of 2024.
Campground OperationsThis campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 15th - October 15th until 9pm CST the day of arrival. In order to enter the campground you will enter a 4 digit access code and must press #. The access code can be found on the confirmation letter that is sent once a reservation is made.
Nonresident Vehicle Entrance PermitStarting August 15, 2019, a vehicle entrance permit is required on out of state vehicles at Lake Manawa state park. For more information about the nonresident user fee, visit, Nonresident Permits.
Campground ClosedThe campground is closed each year from October 16 - April 14.
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Lake Manawa Campground/ Restroom facilities closedThe Lake Manawa campground and restroom facilities are now closed for the winter season. Those facilities will open up mid-April of 2024.
Campground OperationsThis campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 15th - October 15th until 9pm CST the day of arrival. In order to enter the campground you will enter a 4 digit access code and must press #. The access code can be found on the confirmation letter that is sent once a reservation is made.
Nonresident Vehicle Entrance PermitStarting August 15, 2019, a vehicle entrance permit is required on out of state vehicles at Lake Manawa state park. For more information about the nonresident user fee, visit, Nonresident Permits.
Campground ClosedThe campground is closed each year from October 16 - April 14.
Lake Manawa Sailing Association 712-256-3832 (facility); 402-660-2720 (President of the Association)
Open Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 days a week, noon to 8:00 pm Monday thru Friday and 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Dry storage for approximately 110 sailboats and other non-motorized boats. Wet-slips for 10 boats. Locker and sail storage. A ramp for launching sailboats and docks for tying-up. Beach and picnic shelter, recreational facilities for members and the public.
Additional information is available at website: sailmanawa.com
The life guarded beach requires an admission fee. Shelter 3 can only be rented through the park concessionaire by calling (712) 366-4802 during the summer recreation season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). In the off-season please call the park office for the concessionaire's contact information.