Ivans
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 21
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | management | 55 ft | 50 | ||
| 10 | rv electric | 55 ft | 50 | ||
| 11 | rv electric | 40 ft | 50 | ||
| 12 | rv electric | 56 ft | 50 | ||
| 13 | rv electric | 47 ft | 50 | ||
| 14 | rv electric | 56 ft | 50 | ||
| 15 | rv electric | 53 ft | 50 | ||
| 16 | rv electric | 60 ft | 50 | ||
| 17 | rv electric | 52 ft | 50 | ||
| 18 | rv electric | 55 ft | 50 | ||
| 19 | rv electric | 42 ft | 50 | ||
| 2 | rv electric | 47 ft | 50 | ||
| 20 | rv electric | 58 ft | 50 | ||
| 21 | rv electric | 54 ft | 50 | ||
| 3 | rv electric | 46 ft | 50 | ||
| 4 | rv electric | 54 ft | 50 | ||
| 5 | rv electric | 52 ft | 50 | ||
| 6 | rv electric | 49 ft | 50 | ||
| 7 | rv electric | 35 ft | 50 | ||
| 8 | rv electric | 30 ft | 50 | ||
| 9 | rv electric | 59 ft | 50 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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