Wallashuck

Show on map 641-828-7522 lakeredrock@usace.army.mil

890 190th Ave
Pella, IA 50219

Overview

Wallashuck Campground 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, 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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (641) 628-1397 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

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 amound. 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 79 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 79 sites
Pets allowed: all 79 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 79 sites
Longest RV: 71 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

890 190th Ave Pella, Iowa 50219 Take County Highway G-28 4 miles west of Pella, then go 0.8 miles south on 190th Avenue.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

397 reviews

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Jack I

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 15 days ago

We really appreciated the campground "hostess". She was very friendly and helpful. Watching woodpeckers and bald eagles was really enjoyable. Having a warm shower room each morning was important for us. We hope to come back with our bicycles in the future

Charles B

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Very relaxing weekend,great weather, I would return again.

Reid l

Loop:Wallashuck

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Great spot. Clean. Level. Close to bathrooms

Mary Jean B

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 18 days ago

A clean and beautiful campground that’s not too crowded

Kenneth M

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Wonderful experience. Very clean, well kept grounds.

Kendall K

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 21 days ago

Love camping near the end of the season at Lake Red Rock --- enjoy the quiet with so few campers around on a Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in the fall !!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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