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Whitebreast Camp

Lake Red Rock

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Whitebreast Camp is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. This large campground offers 132 campsites and two group sites, all with either 30 or 50-amp 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.

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.

Natural Features

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

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.

111 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 102

PONC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

46 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

people

shade

Site 044

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

48 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 092

PONC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 022

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 054

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

48 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 049

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

51 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 093

PONC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

48 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Site 068

COAL

STANDARD ELECTRIC

44 ft

vehicle

people

shade

Site 032

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

people

shade

Site 046

MEAD

STANDARD ELECTRIC

51 ft

vehicle

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Whitebreast 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) 842-2969.

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 Whitebreast Camp available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 23. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Whitebreast Camp?

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