Cunningham Lake
Park
Locally known as "The C"

Cunningham Lake

Free1,050 acres
LakeTrailsFishingCamping

A 390-acre lake surrounded by a 1,050-acre park in north central Omaha. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and recreation, it opened in 1977. After a major renovation beginning in 2017, the park reopened in 2021 with upgraded trails, a renovated campground, new marina, disc golf course, and improved access.

Hours
5 AM – 11 PM Daily
Admission
Free
Address
8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122
Open in Maps
1,050
Acres
390 ac
Lake
23 ft
Max depth
3
Trails

Things to do

6
  • Disc Golf
    Year-round

    18-hole "Lighthouse" course. Intermediate level, hilly. Free — bring your own discs.

  • Kayak & SUP
    Apr–Oct

    Rentals available through Neighborhood Offshore. Accessible launch at Entrance #3.

  • Camping
    Spring–Nov

    83 RV sites (42 full hookup, 41 electric). 7 tent sites. Showers, restrooms, snack bar.

  • Boating
    Apr–Oct

    No-wake lake (5 mph max). Public boat ramp open during park hours. Marina available.

  • Archery
    Year-round

    9 stationary targets + 11-lane 3D range. Open year-round. Archery use only within range.

  • Birding
    Year-round

    450+ acres of wildlife area north of HWY 36. Excellent habitat for migratory and resident species.

Trail map

Each color is one trail. A name in the legend opens that trail's page.

Nature Trails and Equestrian Trail share one line. The stored geometry is not split under those names.

Trails

3 listed

On the water

Acres

390

Rules
No fishing near marina boat docksStandard Nebraska regulations applyIce fishing at your own riskNo permanent ice shelters
Spots
Multiple fishing piers around lakeShoreline access at various pointsEntrance #4 (north side) popular for fishing
License

Required for ages 16+ — Nebraska sport fishing license

Species
  • Channel Catfish

    Regularly stocked, up to 13 lbs

  • Largemouth Bass

    Developing fishery, good populations

  • Bluegill

    Great for beginners & kids

  • White Bass

    Stocked since 2020

  • Crappie

    Popular panfish target

  • Saugeye

    Stocked seasonally

Max Depth

23 ft

License URL

https://outdoornebraska.gov

Park entrances

  • 1
    State St (Main)

    Marina, main parking, trail access

  • 2
    North Side

    Campground access (seasonal)

  • 3
    South Side

    Kayak launch, shelters, scenic views

  • 4
    North Lake

    Trails, fishing, lake overlook

Amenities

Picnic SheltersRestrooms & ShowersWater StationsSnack BarPlaygroundMarina3 Parking Areas

Park rules

  • Pets on leash (6ft max)
  • Photography
  • Grills in designated areas
  • Geocaching (with permit)
  • Swimming (people & pets)
  • Fireworks
  • Firearms
  • Bounce houses
  • Sledding on dam
  • Camping outside campground