Campground

Fifield (Ia)

Lake Red Rock · Pella · Iowa — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Fifield (Ia) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · US Army Corps of Engineers

Weekend availability at Fifield (Ia)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 3:05 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    3/4 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
4
Electric sites
4
Group Shelter Electric

About this campground

Overview Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website  Features Shelter #1 8 - Picnic tables 3 - Standard electrical outlets 1 - 28” x 36” outdoor grill 1 - 40” diameter fire ring 9 - Paved parking stalls 30 - Gravel parking stalls Water fountain Close to playground Shelter #2 6 - Picnic tables 2 - Standard electrical outlets 1 - 37” x 30” outdoor grill 1 - 40” diameter fire ring 10 - Paved parking stalls Water fountain Close to restroom Shelter #3 6 - Picnic tables 2 - Standard electrical outlets 1 - 36” x 29” outdoor grill 1 - 40” diameter fire ring 11 - Paved parking stalls Water fountain Lake view Spacious grassy area Shelter #4 6 - Picnic tables 3 - Standard electrical outlets 1 - 36” x 28” outdoor grill 1 - 49” x 41” fire ring 7 - Paved parking stalls Water fountain Lake view Close to restroom 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 Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Flush toilets are located nearby. Each shelter has a fire ring and an outdoor grill. 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 to apply for an event permit: Special Event Permit  If shelters are not reserved, they are 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 lake shore at Fifield, 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. Whitetailed 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.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.

Getting there

1672 HWY G28 Pella, Iowa 50219 From Pella, Iowa, follow county road G28 west for 6 miles, then follow signs to Fifield.

Elevation
822 ft
Contact
641-828-7522

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • BIKING
  • BIRDING
  • PICNICKING

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