Lake Keomah

Outside of Oskaloosa

Lake Keomah is a recreational getaway just seven miles east of Oskaloosa. The city is home to Mahaska Health, Walmart, hotels, restaurants, stores, and more. The Eastern Iowa Airport is the closest major airport, approximately 80 miles away.

83-Acre Man-Made Lake

Lake Keomah is a breathtaking lake, covering 83-acres and boasting miles of forested shorelines. The variety of trees and bushes turn bright colors in the fall, creating a beautiful autumn scene.

Lake Activities and Park Amenities

On a hot day, people of all ages flock to the sands of Keomah Beach for swimming, tanning, and hanging out with friends.

Others enjoy fishing the lake’s healthy population of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. It becomes an accessible ice fishing location in the winter.

The lake’s three-mile hiking trail features open waters, grasslands, deep woods, and marshy areas. The diverse habitat is home to animals like deer, blue herons, quail, bald eagles, beavers, and more.

Keomah State Park Campground features 65 campsites, showers, restrooms, and a large dining area.

Perfect for an Outdoorsman

Lake Keomah has plenty of lake and outdoor opportunities to keep an outdoorsman busy. Any nature-lover would be happy with property in this recreational area.