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Whitebreast Camp
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Knoxville · Iowa · Lake Red Rock
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Red Rock |
| Location | Knoxville · Iowa · Lake Red Rock · 41.36417, -93.02500 · Map |
| Sites | 126 public sites counted from the federal listing — 124 standard electric; 2 group standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 113 of 126 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 126 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 126 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 126 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 65 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 112 sites · 30 ft: 106 sites · 35 ft: 98 sites · 40 ft: 98 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 113 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 641-828-7522 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Whitebreast Camp is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.
For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website
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 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. Nearby Attractions Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo. Contact Info For local information, please call (641) 842-2969 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information. Charges & Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Directions, from the listing
971 Highway S71 Knoxville, Iowa 50138
From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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2 mi straight-line · Knoxville IowaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorth Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)
2 mi straight-line · Knoxville IowaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSouth Tailwater Picnic Shelter
2 mi straight-line · Knoxville IowaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWhitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)
2 mi straight-line · Knoxville Iowa
Trip Card — Whitebreast Camp
Knoxville · Iowa · Lake Red Rock
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Knoxville · Iowa · Lake Red Rock |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 113 |
| Max RV | Up to 65 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 126 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233413 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.