The Most Remote Lake In Iowa Is Also The Most Peaceful
By Raymond Goldfield|Published June 17, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
It seems like sometimes in the summer, even the most peaceful lakes and swimming holes are packed with visitors looking to cool off. Do you want to get away – and we mean REALLY get away? You might want to head to Lake Sugema in southeast Iowa, only a short distance from the Missouri border. With a peaceful lakefront and a nearby state park perfect for hiking, it may just be the isolated summer retreat you’ve been looking for.
You won't find big crowds at Lake Sugema - but this man-made lake is known among its fans as a quiet, isolated retreat perfect for fishing.
After a long day of exploring, return to the shores of Lake Sugema for a cookout and bask in maybe the most serene and remote lakeside getaway in the Hawkeye State.
Have you escaped from the crowds at Lake Sugema and Lacey Keosauqua State Park? Let us know all about your getaway in the comments section. If you’re looking for a larger but equally peaceful escape from the summer heat, consider visiting one of Iowa’s largest lakes.
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