Lake Keomah State Park is a state park

State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

 of Iowa

Iowa

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, USA. It is in Mahaska County

Mahaska County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 22,381 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,766 housing units, of which 8,975 were occupied.-2000 census:...

. To the park's immediate east is Keomah Village

Keomah Village, Iowa

Keomah Village is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. Keomah Village is located adjacent to Lake Keomah State Park.-Geography:Keomah Village is located at ....

 and the park is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Oskaloosa is the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,463 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,938 in the 2000 census. -History:...

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Lake Keomah State Park is a 366 acres (148.1 ha) state park that surrounds and includes Lake Keomah. Lake Keomah is an 83 acres (33.6 ha) reservoir

Reservoir

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History and etymology

The park was dedicated in 1934 and was financed by Keokuk

Keokuk County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,511 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,931 housing units, of which 4,408 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 and Mahaska

Mahaska County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 22,381 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,766 housing units, of which 8,975 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 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

• Lake Keomah State Park