Standing Bear Lake

Overview

Standing Bear Lake is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Omaha, Nebraska. 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. The lake has a surface area of 135 acres and is surrounded by 396 acres of parkland.

Things to Do at Standing Bear Lake

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Standing Bear Lake include:

Nearby Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

N.W. Metro Omaha, near 132nd and Fort with entrances at 144th, 132nd, and Fort Streets.

GPS Coordinates: 41.31500000000000, -96.12166999999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: (402)-996-3766

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