The Top 8 Lakes in Douglas County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Douglas County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Douglas County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Standing Bear Lake (Standing Bear Reservoir)
Highlight • Lake
Standing Bear Lake has many miles of paved trails and picnic areas. It is named after Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear. The lake is also open to fishing and kayaking.
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Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Highlight • Natural
The Two Rivers State Recreation Area is a scenic outdoor haven situated along the Platte River in Nebraska. The area spans over 600 acres and offers various activities such as …
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Glenn Cunningham Lake
Highlight • Lake
The lake was created in 1977 for recreation and flood management. It was drained in 2006 for restoration and reopened in 2010. The lake is open to sailing and has …
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Carter Lake Boardwalk
Highlight • Lake
The boardwalk takes you out over Carter Lake near the Narrows. Interestingly, the view across to the peninsula within the crescent-shaped lake is of Iowa, even though the rest of the land west of the Missouri is Nebraska.
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Cunningham Lake Pavilion
Highlight • Rest Area
The pavilion gives you a nice shaded view of the lake. There are pebble beaches along the water and bathrooms at the pavilion.
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Cunningham Lake Pavilion
Highlight • Rest Area
The pavilion gives you a nice shaded view of the lake. There are pebble beaches along the water and bathrooms at the pavilion.
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Whitehawk Lake Park
Highlight • Lake
The lake is nice and open and you can walk down to the water from the grass the entire way around. A dam blocks the lake is at the northern end.
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Towl Park
Highlight • Natural
Towl Park has sports fields and a fishing pond. The pond makes for a wonderful detour off the main path.
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