Managed by the Butler County Conservation Board, Lake Considine sits within a county park outside Dumont where the road itself doubles as a flood gate. A large u-shaped pull-off to the left of the gate serves as the main parking and camping area, mowed periodically but otherwise unimproved. No bathroom is on-site. Cell service is available, and campfires and pets are permitted at no charge. Anglers and paddlers use the lake, with small boats such as kayaks and canoes previously having access to the water. Campers wanting developed facilities can compare campgrounds around Clarksville or check out South Fork Access a few miles northwest.
Description
Formerly a popular camping area, the primary use today is for hunting and fishing. Most of the Lake Considine area is heavily forested and provides excellent opportunities for deer, turkey, squirrel hunting, while the West Fork River and small pond provide fishing opportunities for a wide variety of fish species and pass shooting for early season ducks. Since most of the pond is privately owned, we ask that you respect private property in this area.
Reservation Info
Most of the pond is on private land, so please respect the boundaries.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Considine is located in Iowa near Clarksville
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
42.71600051 N
92.91700067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Lake Considine needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 44 min from Waterloo, IA
- 1 hr 17 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 30 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 1 hr 39 min from Des Moines, IA
