Ivans

Show on map 6418287522 lakeredrock@usace.army.mil

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Overview

Ivans sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the south side of the Des Moines River, across the river from Howell Station Campground. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located 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, wakeboarding 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 the the Corova Recreation Area.

Facilities

Ivans offers 21 campsites with 50-amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Anglers enjoy the great river fishing access.

Natural Features

Hardwood forests cover the riverbanks at Ivans, 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 the 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 facility specific information, please call (641) 828-7522.

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.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 20 sites
Fire pit: all 20 sites
Pets allowed: all 20 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

1125 198th Place Knoxville, IA 50138 The campground is accessed off of Highway T15 by turning east onto Jewell Drive and then turning north on 198th Place.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

74 reviews

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Sheri W

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Reviewed a month ago

Steve is best campground attendant ever

James M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very clean! Love the eagles!

James M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love Ivan’s! It’s more quiet & we love watching the eagles fly along the river. Very clean campground.

Tonya D

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The grass in the campground was six inches with no exaggeration. I have never experienced that at this campground before. I was a little disappointed

Dawn K

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The grounds were kept up really nice. The bathroom and facilities were awesome and clean. Love the walking paths. And the people that ran, it were nice. Great place! We will be back!

Steve L

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Ivan’s is a wonderful campgrounds located on the Des Moines river just below the Red Rock Reservoir and provides wonderful scenic views, bike and walking trails. You also will see bald eagles along with other wildlife from your camp sites. The facilities are well kept and the rest rooms and showers are top notch.

Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 22, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 27, 2028 – Oct 8, 2028

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