Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- iowadnr.gov(319) 293-3502
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Lacey Keosauqua State Park: Modern Facilites ClosureModern Facilites Closure: Lacey-Keosauqua State Park campground, cabins and beach house lodge will be closed from November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027,… (more)
Modern Facilites Closure: 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. (Posted10/23/26)
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
In Van Buren County, about 20 miles south of Fairfield, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park covers about 1,517 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Pets
Privately owned animals must be on a leash of max six feet or confined; pets may not be left unattended in campgrounds; most cabins/yurts are pet-free.
Statewide rule from Iowa's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- Iowa State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- 1-877-427-2757
The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Stay overnight in one of six family cabins or at the park’s campground. All cabins include modern facilities such as a cook-top stove, microwave, refrigerator, and cookware; one cabin is ADA accessible. The campground offers beautiful, shaded areas with electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers, and a trailer dump station. Advanced cabin and campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. The campground is 100% reservable and a reservation is required. | — | Electric campsites; Full hook-up campsitesShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stay overnight in one of six family cabins or at the park’s campground. All cabins include modern facilities such as a cook-top stove, microwave, refrigerator, and cookware; one cabin is ADA accessible. The campground offers beautiful, shaded areas with electric and non-electric sites, modern restrooms and showers, and a trailer dump station. Advanced cabin and campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Family studio cabins
Boat at the picturesque 22-acre lake or swim at the sandy beach area. Boating is limited to electric motors. The Beach house Lodge is located near the lake and is ADA accessible. Fishing is also popular at the lake or along the Des Moines River, and the Lake Sugema fishing pier offers convenient access to the water.
Reserve one of two open shelters for an outdoor gathering during your visit. A day-use lodge and beach lodge are available for large events and can be reserved through the online reservation system for Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingSwimmingFishingCamping
Trails
Hike 13 miles of trails at Lacey-Keosauqua, winding through valleys and cliffs along the Des Moines River. Diverse wildlife and plant species can be seen along the trails. The park is a popular spot for bird watching in the spring. A series of Native American burial mounds from the Woodland Culture overlook the Des Moines River. These are sacred locations, so please avoid walking on or disturbing the mounds.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 22895 Lacey Trail
Keosauqua, IA 52565 - Nearest town
- Fairfield — about 20 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.7112, -91.9753
- Phone
- (319) 293-3502
- Lacey_Keosauqua@dnr.iowa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Iowa State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Iowa DNR 'All Parks' directory (Drupal view, ?page=0..3) — state parks, recreation areas, a state preserve and state forests
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology