Lake Miami is a 135-acre man-made lake located 5 miles east of Lovilia in Monroe County, Iowa. Created in 1967, the lake is managed cooperatively by the Iowa DNR and Monroe County Conservation Board as part of an 879-acre park complex.

The lake offers boating access via a boat ramp, along with a dock that includes a designated handicap-accessible section. While kayaking and canoeing are welcome on the water, paddlers should note that the lake has faced water quality challenges. A 2017 watershed assessment identified sediment and phosphorus as primary pollutants, with annual sediment delivery of 3,325 tons and phosphorus delivery of 4,655 pounds impacting water quality.

Lake Miami is a significant recreational resource for Monroe County, featuring multiple amenities that paddlers may find useful. The park provides picnic areas, restroom facilities, and both primitive and developed camping options. Three rental cabins overlook the lake, offering views of the water and surrounding landscape.

The surrounding parkland includes wildlife areas and hiking trails, providing opportunities to observe local flora and fauna. Two open shelters are available - one specifically noted for its "spectacular view of the lake." The park is open year-round, though the primary recreation season runs from April 1 through November 1.

For paddlers planning extended visits, the park offers camping with full-hookup sites ($22/night), electric-only sites ($17/night), and primitive camping ($12/night). A shower house is available for visitor use. The park prohibits keg beer, and quiet hours and other standard park regulations apply.

While the lake allows year-round access for fishing and boating activities, prospective paddlers should note that no specific paddle trails or designated paddling routes are marked on the lake.