Elk Rock Campground

The Elk Rock Campground is situated along the banks of Iowa’s largest body of water, Lake Red Rock, in Knoxville. Within Elk Rock State Park, the campground has both electric and non-electric sites. A modern shower building and dump stations are available. And since s’mores and campfires are camping essentials, the campground has a self-dispensing firewood machine. If you have horses, Elk Rock State Park also has an equestrian campground. Like the other campground, the equestrian campground has electric and non-electric sites. There are also horse stalls, a modern shower building, hitching rails, and a 100-foot by 200-foot riding arena.

Motorhome camping at the Elk Rock Campground is a good idea since it’s impossible to explore the park’s 50,000 acres in one day. There are more than 13 miles of multi-use trails that radiate from the equestrian campground. Make your way through woodlands, native prairie, and a variety of habitats on foot, bike, horse, or snowmobile. Lake Red Rock is a major stopping point for waterfowl and migratory species. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles and pelicans. A major attraction for these birds are the rich waters of Lake Red Rock, which provide a home for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and various other fish.