lake red rock

RobbieS297

I really like the campground. Was going to try and stay at Howell station but it said it was full. Make sure you make reservations for this spot ahead of time. It was pretty. What you may not know is around Red Rock Lake there are 5 campsites. We stayed at the one closest to the beach and dam. Loved it. Very wooded and pretty good space. Lots of trails for walking or biking. We stayed 3 days and 2 nites. $18 per nite. I agree with the one review about a central dumpster. Could not find a garbage can anywhere! Lol. I think anyone would enjoy camping here. Especially if you like to boat or fish.

Z5694DUjohnp

The wife and I camped at this campground for six days in early September while visiting with friends that were also camping there. This has got to be one of the finest Corp of Engineers campgrounds I have ever been at. The campsites were nicely laid out where you weren't too close to your neighbors. There was a nice bike and hiking trail nearby that followed the Des Moines River from the dam. This campground was so quiet and peaceful with electric hookups and very nice bathrooms with showers. We will definitely come back here again next year for another week of camping.

2roads

The grounds were well groomed, with parking lot that was close along with accessibility for handicapped.

jimr563

I have camped at Red Rock each summer for many years? This is one of the nicest state parks I have camped. My only complaint is that they removed the trash cans and gone to a central dumpster system. Wait until the raccoons find out, they will have a feast. I guess the parks have budget constraints too. It is worth a visit, you will be glad.

Kemoon40

I loved this area it was so quiet and peaceful and the dam was terrific to see. Not too many people. Some were fishing.

jl_dugan

Stayed at Lake Red Rock for a night. Rented a cabin at Horn's Ferry Hideaway. Two cabins tucked in a wooded area near Ivan's Campground. It was wonderful! Peaceful, well-appointed cabin stocked with everything you need. Access to the great bike trail around the river/lake. Close to hiking. It was the perfect getaway. Horn's Ferry isn't on Trip Advisor so you'll have to do a web search for it. Don't miss out!

657anneg

There are lots of great parks around Lake Red Rock. We gave many a try as we fished. We had very spotty luck with shore fishing. We rented a pontoon, but the weather was bad that day and it was cancelled. It looked like shore fishing was good but busy below the dam. We would take a boat if we go back. There were boat ramps every few miles around the whole lake.

SandDiver

Eagle's, blue birds, wood ducks, owls just to name a few. Great views. Clean camp ground. Wonderful time at the A - liners camping rally this weekend. A good time was had by all. Great new showers.

Carel2013

We went to check out the campgrounds and was surprised to see all the eagles in one tree. It was awesome

orangeelephant87

Honestly can't say more than breathtaking views! The fall colors were to die for with the backdrop of rolling farm land and barns and the foreground of pelicans on a lake with rock bluffs!

Frogburner

During the Knoxville Nationals this year, we all headed over to the lake to enjoy some sand volleyball on a Monday morning. Sand courts are very, very nice. On Thursday morning three of us decided to get our kayaks and watch the sunrise. There was not a soul out at that time except us and the wildlife, love the peacefulness early in the morning.

254lindad

Beautiful camp grounds. Great bike and hiking paved lanes. Clean. Largest man made lake in Iowa. Lots of different kinds of fish. Nice place to just go for a walk.

318ChristinaG

This lake is monstorous! A huge overlook of the lake is quite exhilarating and refreshing. A great place to take a bunch of friends and/or family fishing, boating, sunbathing, and other water sports. Take a drive around this lake and visit some of the boat houses. A pretty lake that takes you out of the city and clears the senses.

Bogaards

My wife and I camped last summer at Lake Red Rock. You will have to look hard to find a cleaner and better place to camp. Very clean and comfortable. Also went to the Lake to watch Eagles in the month of January.

TammyC28

For several years we visit Lake Red Rock, and it is just ok. Can't ski or tube for there have always been too many floating logs in the lake. It amazes me that the corp can't organize a volunteer program to clean up the lake and drag these things out of the water when it is so low.