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Fifield (Ia)

Lake Red Rock — lakeside

Location: Pella, IA, IA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

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 Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fifield-ia to be notified when sites open up.

Fifield sits on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, offering excellent boating, kayaking, and water sports just 10 miles from Pella. Google reviewers praise the scenic views, peaceful atmosphere, and beach combing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Canada Geese, Red-breasted Mergansers, Brown Pelicans, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunks, Common Raccoons, and Western Painted Turtles documented in the area.

Insider tips for Fifield (Ia): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand No-wake zone on lake — ideal for kayaking and canoeing with designated water trails Bring a bicycle — reviewers highlight biking and hiking as top activities with amazing views

Skip Fifield (Ia) if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups despite amenity listing. You require restroom facilities — Google reviewers report no restrooms available. You want year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October.

Best time to visit Fifield (Ia): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), Wallashuck (Pella, IA), Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), Whitebreast Camp (Knoxville, IA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fifield (Ia)

Cell signal at Fifield (Ia) (Pella, IA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Pella, IA, IA★ 3.5 (2 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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 Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups4 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — most sites have no hookups despite amenity listing✕ You require restroom facilities — Google reviewers report no restrooms available✕ You want year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand

No-wake zone on lake

ideal for kayaking and canoeing with designated water trails

Bring a bicycle

reviewers highlight biking and hiking as top activities with amazing views

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Canada Geese, Red-breasted Mergansers, Brown Pelicans, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunks, Common Raccoons, and Western Painted Turtles documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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641-828-7522· Lake Red Rock
Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Red Rock fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lake Red Rock before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fifield (Ia) cost per night?+
Fifield (Ia) costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fifield (Ia) open?+
Fifield (Ia) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fifield (Ia) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fifield (Ia)?+
Fifield (Ia) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fifield (Ia)?+
Fifield (Ia) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fifield (Ia)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fifield (Ia) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fifield (Ia) open, and what are check-in times?+
Fifield (Ia) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 3.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Knoxville, IA

From $50/night

Wallashuck

Pella, IA

From $20/night

Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Knoxville, IA

From $85/night

Whitebreast Camp

Knoxville, IA

From $20/night

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