Facilities
Wallashuck offers 83 campsites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A playground is also provided.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
44
sites
Sat, Sep 12
42
sites
Sun, Sep 13
65
sites
Mon, Sep 14
71
sites
Tue, Sep 15
71
sites
Wed, Sep 16
70
sites
Thu, Sep 17
44
sites
Fri, Sep 18
33
sites
Sat, Sep 19
43
sites
Sun, Sep 20
65
sites
Mon, Sep 21
69
sites
Tue, Sep 22
70
sites
Wed, Sep 23
67
sites
Thu, Sep 24
60
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Wallashuck Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. Wallashuck offers 83 campsites with electric hookups. 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.
Natural Features
Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Wallashuck, 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, largemouth and striped bass,walleye, 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.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 47
WOOD
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 76
PGRO
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 44
WOOD
54 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 06
WOOD
68 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 60B
WALLASHUCK
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 35
WOOD
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 49
WOOD
46 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 58
WALLASHUCK
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 25
WOOD
49 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 74
PGRO
53 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 16
WOOD
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 63
PGRO
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 77
PGRO
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 65
PGRO
47 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 20
WOOD
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 30
WOOD
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 04
WOOD
64 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 11
WOOD
48 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 75
PGRO
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 61
PGRO
61 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 60A
WALLASHUCK
64 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 53
WALLASHUCK
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 13
WOOD
49 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 33
WOOD
46 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Wallashuck does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Friday through Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Fee Booth phone number: (641) 628-1397.
We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind.
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Common questions
Is Wallashuck available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Wallashuck?
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?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.