Hiking enthusiasts will find well-maintained trails and lake access at Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground, which operates from April through December in southeastern Iowa's Van Buren County. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVs up to 50 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups available at rates ranging from $12-$20 per night. Nearly 80 sites spread across open terrain provide adequate spacing between neighbors.
The Des Moines River runs nearby, offering opportunities for kayaking and fishing, while Lake Sugema provides swimming access at the Beach House facility. Matt S. notes visitors shouldn't miss "the hiking trails and the Beach House and swimming lake." A 2.1-mile lake loop trail draws regular use from campers and their dogs. The campground includes clean shower facilities, a playground, and allows pets throughout the grounds.
Campers report the park stays busy during summer months when lake activities peak, though shoulder seasons see lighter crowds. The campground host sells firewood and ice on-site. Historical attractions include Indian Mounds and the Ely Ford Mormon Trail crossing within the park boundaries. For a different experience, Lacey-Keosauqua Cabins — Lacey Keosauqua State Park sits just east of the main camping area.
Description
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is Iowa's second oldest state park. Dedicated in 1920 and originally known as Big Bend State Park, Lacey-Keosauqua's 1,653 acres of oak-hickory bluffs and valleys are located alongside a large bend in the Des Moines River. Whether you are here to fish, hike, camp, swim or just relax, we hope you enjoy your stay. A three mile trail segment follows a bluff of the Des Moines River and touches on some of the history of the area, from the river crossing of the Mormon's western trek in the mid-1800s, to the structures built by the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression.
Indian Mounds
A series of mounds overlook the Des Moines River in the northwest section of the park. These were built by an ancient group of Woodland Culture Indians in order to bury their dead between 750 and 2,500 years ago. Such mounds are usually found on hilltops overlooking river valleys. These are sacred locations to living Native American peoples-please pay your respects and avoid walking on or otherwise disturbing the mounds.
Concessions: Friends of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - Firewood Sales
Memorial Weekend through Fall Festival in October, open daily when the camphost is available.
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations April 1 - October 31 until 10:00 pm CST the day of arrival.
If you are unable to reserve a cabin online because the reservation window has closed, you must call the park office at 319-293-3502 regarding cabin availability. All last minute cabin rentals must be a minimum of 2 nights, are handled by park staff and must be done prior to arriving at the park.
The campground is closed each year from November 1 - March 31.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLacey Keosauqua State Park Campground is located in Iowa near Keosauqua
Directions
The main entrance is just off of Hwy 1 on the other side of the bridge from nearby town Keosauqua, Iowa.
Address
22895 Lacey Trail
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Coordinates
40.70975971 N
91.97900582 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 41 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 2 hrs 1 min from Des Moines, IA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Davenport, IA
