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Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. Whitebreast Point Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby vault toilets. Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River.

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14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby vault toilets. 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 for a special event permit: Special Event Permit If shelter is not reserved, it is 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 lakeshore at Whitebreast, 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. 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.

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Campsites

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

Site Whitebreast Point Shelter

WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

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vehicle

250

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.
This is a day-use area. No overnight camping is allowed.
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.

Miner'S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

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Fifield (Ia)

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1.7 mi

Whitebreast Camp

Lake Red Rock

2.1 mi

Wallashuck

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2.4 mi

South Overlook (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

3.2 mi

North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)

Lake Red Rock

3.4 mi

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