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Fifield (Ia)

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Upcoming Availability

11 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

None

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Tue, Jul 28

None

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Wed, Jul 29

None

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Thu, Jul 30

4

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Fri, Jul 31

4

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Sat, Aug 1

2

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Sun, Aug 2

2

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Mon, Aug 3

4

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Tue, Aug 4

4

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Wed, Aug 5

4

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Thu, Aug 6

4

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Fri, Aug 7

4

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Sat, Aug 8

4

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Sun, Aug 9

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Flush toilets are located nearby. Each shelter has a fire ring and an outdoor grill. If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need a special event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit: Special Event Permit If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first served basis. Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.

Natural Features

Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Fifield, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. Whitetailed 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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

4 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Fifield Shelter #2

FIFIELD (IA)

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

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vehicle

50

people

Full

shade

Site Fifield Shelter #4

FIFIELD (IA)

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

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vehicle

50

people

Full

shade

Site Fifield Shelter #1

FIFIELD (IA)

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

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vehicle

250

people

Full

shade

Site Fifield Shelter #3

FIFIELD (IA)

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

—

vehicle

50

people

Full

shade

Important notices

This is a Day-Use area. There is no overnight camping allowed.
Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.
Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.
Inflatable play equipment (i.e. bounce houses and similar equipment) is not permitted without a Special Event Permit. Please contact the Lake Red Rock Project Office at 641-828-7522 with questions or to inquire about the process for obtaining a permit.

More at Lake Red Rock

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

1.7 mi

Wallashuck

Lake Red Rock

2.2 mi

Miner'S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

2.6 mi

Whitebreast Camp

Lake Red Rock

3.6 mi

North Overlook Camp

Lake Red Rock

4 mi

South Overlook (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

4.1 mi

Common questions

Is Fifield (Ia) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Fifield (Ia)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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