Tama County

Tama County Conservation is located in central Iowa and is home to Otter Creek Lake & Park, Ike's Shooting Range, and TF Clark's Park. The Tama CCB manages 14 parks, water recreation accesses, and natural areas about the county, encompassing some 1,102 acres.

Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project

June 2023 Update: Otter Creek Lake & Park will be reopening to the public on June 29, 2023! This reopening includes all camping area, roadways, trails, etc. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Though the refilling process has begun, the lake is still mostly empty. Fishing, swimming, boating, and other water activities are unavailable, as the lake has not yet filled with water. 

Restoration includes establishment of excellent fish habitat, improved angler access, removal of sedimentation, irrigation improvements, and more. 

Click Here! To view and download the Public Information Sheet that was provided during the Public Meeting held on 4/13/2021 via Zoom.

Click Here! To view the 2015 Otter Creek Watershed Plan.

Click Here! To view the map of the improvements that will be made to Otter Creek Lake during the Lake Restoration Project. 

Click Here! To view the map of the overall watershed improvements for the Lake Restoration Project. 

T.F. Clark's Park

T.F. Clark's Park is currently open for camping on a first come first serve basis. Registration is self serve. We are not accepting reservations for the 2023 camping season. 

TAMA COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
2283 Park Road
Toledo, IA 52342
PHONE: (641) 484-2231
FAX: (641) 484-2231
EMAIL: Contact Tama CCB

Related Item

• Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project Public Meeting Handout This is the handout given to the general public that shows the overall plan for the Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project.
• Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project-Lake Layout Plan This map shows the overall layout plan of what will be done to the lake during the Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project.
• Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project-Watershed Plan This map shows which siltation ponds will be improved during the Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project.
• 2015 Otter Creek Watershed Plan This is a report developed to assist in the planning of the Otter Creek Lake Restoration Project.
• Otter Creek Lake & Park Update Map
• Tama County Conservation Educational Programming Guide List of program offerings