Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Lacey-Keosaqua State Park is a gem located in Southeast Iowa in Van Buren County.  It is off the beaten path but it is one of oldest Iowa State Parks.  The Park and campground are well maintained and clean.  We visited over Labor Day weekend and the park was only two-thirds full.  It was a variety of Tent campers and RV's.  The camp sites are spaced really well so you don't feel like you are on top of one another.  They have electric and non-electric sites and the shower is very clean.  There are almost 80 sites in the campground.

Don't miss the hiking trails and the Beach House and swimming lake.  Don't miss lake Sugema, the Indian Mounds or the Ely Ford Mormon Trail crossing.

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - My 2 cents

Great for the whole family. Well marked trails. Beautiful views.

Beautiful park! Lacey State Park is just beautiful. The trails, lake, and camp sites are well kept and just wonderful. The bath house is nice, the staff friendly, and the views breathtaking. 

Nice sites, great beach, and just close enough to town to grab some ice cream from a local shop. Would visit again if in the area. 


End of Summer Trip

Stayed for a week in mid November. Although we had a storm at the beginning and end the overall stay was great. Weather ranged from 50s to 70s during the day and 30s to 40s at night. There were only 4 other sites occupied with a few ins and out during the week. I could see the spring and summer months getting busy with lake use. Trails were well maintained and tended even late into the season. My pups and I loved walking the lake loop (2.1miles) every day. Bonus: the deer came out each evening to forage. 