Whitebreast Camp

Whitebreast Camp is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.
For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here:Lake Red Rock Website For a virtual tour of the area, click here:Lake Red Rock - Virtual Tour

Facilities

This large campground offers 132 campsites and two group sites, all with either 30 or 50-amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and boat ramp. Younger campers love the park's playgrounds, and the Whitebreast Beach is nearby. Two day use picnic shelters are also located within the Whitebreast Camp area. The Whitebreast Point shelter is a conventional open shelter and the Miner's Retreat shelter is a small enclosed shelter.

Nearby attractions

Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

Natural feaures

Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Whitebreast, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

Recreation

Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area

Driving directions to Whitebreast Camp

971 Highway S71 Knoxville, Iowa 50138 From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground.

Location and contact info

Highway S71, IA 50138

For campground inquires, please call:641-828-7522

Whitebreast Camp details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 4:00 PM
Checkout time: 3:00 PM
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length: 48
Pets allowed
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Amenities at Whitebreast Camp

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Shade

RV Hookups
Electricity hookup
Water hookup

Activities at Whitebreast Camp

Camping

Hiking

Visitor center

Wildlife viewing

Boating

Fishing

Swimming site

Biking

Day use area

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