Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 18, 2026. Reservations for the 2026 season open March 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

About

Lake Cunningham Dam Site 11 Campground is located within Glenn Cunningham Lake Park, a 1,050-acre recreational area in north central Omaha, Nebraska. The park surrounds a 390-acre lake constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and recreation, opening to the public in 1977. The lake is leased to the City of Omaha and operated by the Lake Cunningham Development Trust. The campground offers 42 full hookup sites, 40 electric hookup sites with 50-amp service, and 7 regular tent camping sites. Modern amenities include flush restrooms, showers, and a camp store. Park facilities include nearly 20 miles of multipurpose nature trails, a 6.2-mile paved trail around the lake, a disc golf course, a stationary archery range with nine targets, and an 11-lane scenic 3D archery range. Water recreation includes no-wake boating, fishing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding with rentals available through Neighborhood Offshore. The park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with 24/7 video surveillance and regular security patrols. North of Highway 36, 450 acres are designated as wildlife area with nature trails where horseback riding is permitted. The lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet and supports fishing and various water activities. Reservations are made through the campground's website at explorethec.com.

Directions

The park is located along 96th Street with entrances at State Highway 36, State Street, 96th Street, and Rainwood Road in north central Omaha.

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