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Campground- North Loop
The RV camp section at Otter Creek Lake and Park has four separate camp areas connected by a loop road system. North Loop camp area is the furthest north of the four RV camp areas at Otter Creek Park and is situated near the lake. Twelve electric pedestals will service up to 24 RV units depending on size of the RVs. Each pedestal has 20 amp and 30 amp service. Scattered hydrants are located throughout the North Loop camp area. campers are allowed to connect to the park's water system to fill their tanks but must disconnect once their tanks are full. Eight fire rings are available for campers to use. The restroom and shower house are within walking distance of North Loop. All camp sites are offered on a first come, first served basis. We do not have the ability to reserve camp sites.
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Campground- South Loop
The RV camp section at Otter Creek Lake and Park has four separate camp areas connected by a loop road system. South Loop camp area is located just south of the North Loop camp area and is situated near the lake. Sixteen electric pedestals will service up to 32 RV units depending on size of the RVs. Each pedestal has 20 amp and 30 amp service. Scattered hydrants are located throughout the South Loop camp area. Campers are allowed to connect to the park's water system to fill their tanks but must disconnect once their tanks are full. Twelve fire rings are available for campers to use. The restroom and shower house are within walking distance of South Loop.
A small dock is located in south loop. Boats can tie to the interior portions of the dock keeping the nose of the dock open for campers that wish to fish off the dock.
All camp sites are offered on a first come, first served basis. We do not have the ability to reserve camp sites.
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Campground- Tent Section
As per park rules tents are restricted to the tent camping area at Otter Creek Lake and Park. The tent camp area at Otter Creek Lake and Park is located in the southwest portion of the park along a timbered ridge. The scenic oak timber provides plenty of welcome shade during the warm summer months. Eighteen tent sites are offered with some of the sites large enough to accomodate several tents. One fire ring is provided for each tent camp site.
A vault restroom is provided in the tent section. Water hydrants are scattered through the camp area. Tent campers may use the showerhouse located in the RV camp section which requires a drive to reach the showerhouse. The tent camping area is approximately 150 yards from the lake which can be accessed by foot on trails through the timber or by driving to one of several parking lots adjacent to the lake.
All camp sites are offered on a first come, first served basis. We do not have the ability to reserve camp sites.
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Tama County Nature Center
The Tama County Nature Center is located at Otter Creek Lake and Park. The 5,600 sq. ft. facility is a work in progress as construction has been phased over the past fourteen years. The facility is being used on a limited basis for environmental education activities of the board. The facility may also be rented to serve as host site for private events such as training workshops, banquets, weddings and receptions. There are restrictive policies in place regarding use of the Nature Center. A brief overview of use of the Nature Center is outlined in the "Can We Use the Nature Center" brochure.
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