Established Camping
Lake Keomah State Park Campground
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Please keep out of the lake bed. Conditions of dried silt give the appearance of solid ground, when in fact the soils are very soft. These conditions could lead to entrapment, if you fall into these spots
Lake Keomah is scheduled for a major reconstruction project. This will improve water quality, provide better amenities for park users and increase structure for fishing. In order for this project to begin the lake will be drained. As a result, a drawdown will start after July 4, 2024. Project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026. During this project, Lake Keomah will remain open along with camping and its amenities. Facilities closing due to the renovations include the Beach, Lodge, and Shelters. Updated 7/5/25 at 11:56 a.m.
Lake Keomah State Park Campground is near Oskaloosa, Iowa, and features a landscape of rolling hills and woodlands. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore Lake Keomah for fishing and boating or visit the nearby Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum.
Description
DNR - Parks
Lake Keomah State Park
Lake Keomah State Park is 366 acres of beautiful woods and water. Lovely shaded picnic areas are nestled between the arms of the 84 acre man-made lake. The park's name was derived from the first three letters of Keokuk and Mahaska counties. A portion of the south side of the lake was reserved for private development and many homes dot this side of the lake. The park was dedicated in 1934. Many of its facilities were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Winter recreational opportunities include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and a great hill for sledding and tubing.
Only electric trolling motors are allowed on the lake.
Location
Lake Keomah State Park Campground is located in Iowa
Directions
From Oskaloosa, take Hwy 92 east four miles to Queen Ave and take a right turn on Queen Ave. Drive for about one mile and this will bring you to the front entrance of the park.
Address
2720 Keomah Ln
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Coordinates
41.29000029 N
92.54100028 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- 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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Des Moines
- 1 hr 10 min from Iowa City
- 1 hr 23 min from Cedar Rapids
- 1 hr 27 min from Ames
