Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

The park encompasses 1,653 acres of oak-hickory forest with trails winding through hills and valleys along the Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa.

Established in 1921, the park features limestone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park contains nineteen Native American burial mounds constructed by the Woodland Culture, positioned on elevated ground overlooking the Des Moines River.

Visitors can reserve any of six modern family cabins or choose from 65 campsites equipped with restrooms, showers, and electrical connections for overnight stays.

The location served as a river crossing point for Mormon settlers during their westward migration in the mid-nineteenth century.

Location: Van Buren County

Inception: 1921

Architects: Central Design Office, Ames

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Website: https://iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lacey-Keosauqua-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 40.71028,-91.98139

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:53