- Independence, IA
Lake Sugema 19
This Facility is only available for Pay on Site.
The site is approximately 56x10 ft concrete pad with fire pit and picnic table, electric and water hydrant.
This campsite is on the outside of the drive loop and smaller campers are recommended for use on this site.
Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after 03:00 PM and check-out is before 12:00 PM.
Location
Lake Sugema campgrounds is located off Highway 2 onto Jersey Ave, which will take you to the southside boat ramp.
Turn right at the entrance drive of Lake Sugema before you get to the boat ramp. This will take you past the shelter and cabins to the beginning of the campgrounds.
When you get past the cabins there is a kiosk on your right and a circle drive on your left. Turn left past the shower house and go to your right at the beginning of the loop.
Campsite 19 is the first on the right.
Amenities
- Carry in/carry out refuse
- Dump station
- Electricity
- Fire ring
- Fireplace
- Firewood available
- On-site resident host
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Table
- Pressurized water
- Restroom
- Shower facilities
Modern sites
Electric-20, 30 and 50 amp hookup
Fresh water hydrant, fire ring and picnic table at site.
Firewood and ice available for purchase with camp host.
Dump station available.
Shower house available.
Dumpster available.
Fees
$22 per night, two night minimum for reservation on weekends (Fri. and Sat.).
Holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day and 4th of July if it falls on a Friday or Monday) require 3 nights to reserve.
Hours of Operation & Seasons
Park Hours: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm
Camping Check-In: after 3 pm on your arrival day
Camping Check-Out: Before 12:00 pm on our departure day
Address
19640 250TH ST
Keosauqua, IA 52565
Closures
OPEN YEAR ROUND
From Nov. - April:
Electric only
No shower house or water available
No snow removal
Related Items
- campground refund policy.docx
- reservation agreement.docx
- Campground layout Shows location of each site and layout of the campground
- Sugema trail.pdf
Availability
Where You'll Be
Van Buren County
The Van Buren County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Des Moines River. Van Buren Conservation is home to Bentonsport Historic District, the historic Morris Memorial Park, Lindsay Wilderness Trails, Austin Park and the Lake Sugema Campgrounds & Recreation Area - collectively managing 13 parks, river accesses, historic sites and natural areas encompassing 556 acres.
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