Fishing and kayaking enthusiasts will find direct access to the Des Moines River at Lacey-Keosauqua Cabins, where open terrain provides unobstructed views of the water. The cabin-style accommodations include full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, plus standard amenities like restrooms, showers, and picnic tables. Campers should prepare for rough access roads leading to the sites.
The location serves as a base for exploring southeastern Iowa's river corridor, with hiking trails winding through the state park grounds and swimming opportunities in the Des Moines River. Reservations help secure spots at this drive-in facility that welcomes pets and allows campfires.
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 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The campground is closed each year from December 1 - March 14.
This campground is 100 percent reservable and accepts reservations March 15 - November 30 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.
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park campground, cabins and beach house lodge will be closed from November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 due to a wastewater construction upgrade. (POSTED 10/23/26)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLacey-Keosauqua Cabins is located in Iowa near Keosauqua
Public CampgroundDirections
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
40.709695436514366 N
91.97387629974884 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 10/23/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 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
