| For the nature lover
and sport enthusiast in all of us, Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County
provide tranquil settings for a picnic, hiking, biking, golfing, boating,
and even horseback riding.
The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is one of Iowa’s
longest bike paths of its kind, and Lake Manawa State Park is perfect for
water-sport fanatics and anglers alike. The Dream Playground is paradise
for active children.
From camping to downhill skiing, there’s a choice location for your outdoor activity in the Council Bluffs area.
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OUTDOOR FUN
PARKS AND RECREATION
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Camping
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Fishing
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Picnic Areas
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Big Lake
Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs
(712) 328-4650 |
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LAKE
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YES
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Lake Manawa State Park
I-80, Exit 3, Council Bluffs
(712) 366-0220 (Park) or (712) 366-4802 (Beach) |
MODERN
PRIMITIVE
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LAKE
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YES
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Narrows River Access
I-29, 25th Street Exit, Council Bluffs
(712) 328-5638 |
PRIMITIVE |
RIVER
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YES
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Tomes
706 W. So. Omaha Bridge Rd, Council Bluffs
(712) 366-0363 |
MODERN
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Wabash Trace Nature Trail
Highway 375 South, Council Bluffs
(712) 325-1000 |
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YES
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Westfair Grounds
Highway 6, I-80, Exit 8, Council Bluffs
(712) 322-3400 |
MODERN
GROUPS ONLY
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YES
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Arrowhead Park
I-80, Exit 23, Neola, IA
(712) 328-5638 or (712) 485-2295 |
MODERN
PRIMITIVE
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LAKE
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YES
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Botna Bend Park
G-30, Hancock, IA
(712) 328-5638 or (712) 741-5465 |
MODERN
PRIMITIVE
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RIVER
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YES
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
1434 216th Lane, 20 miles north of Council Bluffs,
Missouri Valley, IA
(712) 642-4121 |
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LAKE
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YES
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Hitchcock Nature Area
Highway 183, north of Crescent, IA
(712) 328-5638 |
PRIMITIVE
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YES
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Wilson Island State Recreation
Area
32801 Campground Lane, Missouri Valley, IA
(712) 642-2069 |
MODERN
PRIMITIVE
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RIVER
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YES
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Bluffs Run Casino RV Park
Exit I-80/29, S. 24th St, 2701-23rd Ave
(712) 323-2500, (800) BET-2-WIN |
MODERN
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YES
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Western Historic Trails Center
I-80 and I-29 Interchange
24th Street Exit South
(712) 366-4900
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NO
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NO
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YES
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