Burt Lake County Park splits across two distinct levels within the Goose Lake (Kossuth) Wildlife Management Area, with the upper section providing more level ground and the lower area offering direct lakefront access. The upper level features approximately eight sites with 30 and 50-amp electric hookups, plus a pavilion and water spigot, while the lower lakefront section has about six electric sites that reviewers note are significantly unlevel near the power connections.
Managed by Iowa DNR Wildlife, the park operates from April through November and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with electric and water hookups available. Campers report consistently quiet conditions and clean facilities, though cell service remains limited to one bar of 4G AT&T coverage. The $10 nightly rate makes this a budget-friendly base for exploring places to camp around Goose Lake (Kossuth) Wildlife Management Area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBurt Lake County Park is located in Iowa near Dolliver
Directions
Head west out of Swea City on Highway 9 for 3 miles, then turn north on county road P20 and continue for 8 miles until you enter the park.
Coordinates
43.48800085 N
94.40100055 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 49 min from Rochester, MN
- 1 hr 56 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 26 min from Ames, IA






