Lake Keomah State Park

Lake Keomah State Park

Lake Keomah State Park is a state park of Iowa.It is in Mahaska County.To the park's immediate east is Keomah Village and the park is approximately convert|4|mi|km east of Oskaloosa.

Lake Keomah State Park is a 366 acre (1.48 km²) state park that surrounds and includes Lake Keomah.Lake Keomah is an 83 acre (0.335 km²) man-made lake.

History and etymology

The park was dedicated in 1934 and was financed by Keokuk and Mahaska counties.This was how the name "Keomah" was derived: a portmanteau of "Keokuk" and "Mahaska".

Land usage

Lake Keomah State Park has several facilities open for public usage.Picnic shelters and a lodge may be reserved for use.There are also two boat ramps, numerous campsites, trails, modern showers, restrooms, and an unsupervised beach.

External links

* http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/state_park_list/lake_keomah.html — Iowa DNR website for Lake Keomah State Park


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