Can you boat on Standing Bear Lake?

Standing Bear Lake, NE, located in northwest Omaha, is named for the Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear, and is operated by the City of Omaha. The day use only facility offers picnicking, no-wake boating, hiking and bicycling trails, nature study opportunities and fishing.

How long does it take to walk around Standing Bear Lake?

1 h 2 min
Experience this 3.0-mile loop trail near Omaha, Nebraska. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for fishing, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Is Standing Bear Lake man made?

Also known as Dam Site 16, the lake was originally built as a dam for flood control on Papillion Creek in the Lower Papio Valley. Recently the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission added trout fishing to the lake.

Is Cunningham Lake open?

Park hours are 5:00am–11:00pm. All park rules are in conjunction with the City of Omaha and can be found on our Park FAQ page. Safety is a top priority at Lake Cunningham.

Can dogs swim at Standing Bear Lake?

Standing Bear Lake is a dog-friendly park on a 135-acre lake. Dogs have a designated area where they can run and swim off-leash.

Are golf carts allowed in Nebraska state parks?

Golf carts and motorized scooters are allowed if you have a Motorized Transportation Device Permit.

Is Lake Cunningham a no wake lake?

Lake Cunningham is a no-wake lake, 5mph. The public boat ramp is open for use during park hours from 5:00am-11:00pm. Lake Cunningham’s staff offers voluntary boat cleaning services. To make an appointment, please call 531-201-5754.

Does Bear Lake have sharks?

Are there sharks in Big Bear Lake? There are no sharks to worry about at this freshwater lake! The water can even reach a balmy 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 Celsius) in the warmer months and become too hot for swimming due to algae blooms!

Why is the water so blue at Bear Lake?

Bear Lake contains abundant suspended microscopic particles of white-colored calcium carbonate (lime) that reflect the water’s natural blue color back to the surface, giving the lake its intense turquoise-blue color.