Otter Creek Lake

About this Location

This is a very pretty 522 acre county park with woods and 65 acre lake with a beautiful nature center. 

Form the intersection of Hwy 30 and Hwy 63 in Toledo--go NORTH on Hwy 63 approximately 2 miles to Co. Rd. E43 and turn RIGHT (EAST). Go 3.5 miles on E43 to N. Ave. Turn LEFT (NORTH) and proceed approximately 2 miles. Turn LEFT (WEST) into the park.

Lake and woods--Can be very good for ducks, loons, grebes, and woodland birds. The lake underwent a major renovation recently and just reopened in the summer of 2023.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union

Last updated July 19, 2023