Fishing enthusiasts will find a 78-acre lake stocked for angling at Lake Keomah State Park Campground, operated by Iowa DNR. The campground provides electric hookups for RVs up to 30 feet, along with water and sewer connections at select sites. Multiple electric sites accept reservations, while several operate on a first-come basis alongside tent camping areas.
Level sites feature partial shade with picnic tables and fire rings throughout the forested setting. A modern shower house serves campers, with drinking water available at multiple locations. The facility includes a swimming beach and maintains hiking trails. Summer weekends draw crowds, though weekday visits remain considerably quieter. For those exploring the broader region, campsites near Oskaloosa provide additional overnight options.
Description
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.
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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.
Lake draw down for renovations will begin Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring of 2026. (Updated 1/2/26)
The campground is closed each year from November 1 - March 31.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Keomah State Park Campground is located in Iowa near Oskaloosa
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
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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, IA
- 1 hr 10 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 23 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 27 min from Ames, IA
