Lake Keomah State Park

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Location of 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 4 miles 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.

[edit] 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".

[edit] 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.

[edit] External links

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

• Lake Keomah State Park is at coordinates 41°17′24″N 92°32′28″W / 41.289902, -92.541100 (Lake Keomah State Park)Coordinates: 41°17′24″N 92°32′28″W / 41.289902, -92.541100 (Lake Keomah State Park)

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