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Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Lake Red Rock — lakeside, hiking

Location: Knoxville, IA, IA

Price: From $85 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Miner’s Retreat Enclosed Shelter 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.

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/miners-retreat-enclosed-shelter-ia to be notified when sites open up.

Located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, with excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Close to Pella (10 minutes) and Knoxville (15 minutes).

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

Insider tips for Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia): Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability. Only 1 tent site available at this shelter. Located 8 miles northeast of Knoxville via County Highway T-15, then 2 miles north on County Highway S-71.

Skip Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at this site.. You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only.. You need multiple site options—only 1 tent site total..

Best time to visit Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Whitebreast Camp (Knoxville, IA), Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), South Overlook (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), Wallashuck (Pella, IA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Cell signal at Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, 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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Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

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Knoxville, IA, IA★ 4.5 (4 reviews)From $85/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Miner’s Retreat Enclosed Shelter 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.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
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 electrical hookups—no hookups available at this site.✕ You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal operations only.✕ You need multiple site options—only 1 tent site total.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability.

Only 1 tent site available at this shelter.

Located 8 miles northeast of Knoxville via County Highway T-15, then 2 miles north on County Highway S-71.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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, Brown Pelicans, Red-breasted Mergansers, Blue-winged Teals, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunks, Common Raccoons, and Western Painted Turtles documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

971 Hwy S71 Knoxville, Iowa 50138 From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground.

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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 Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) cost per night?+
Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) costs $85 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) open?+
Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)?+
Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)?+
Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (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 Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (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 Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) open, and what are check-in times?+
Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$85 /night★ 4.5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) cost per night?+
What season is Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) open?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Whitebreast Camp

Knoxville, IA

From $20/night

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Knoxville, IA

From $50/night

South Overlook (Ia)

Knoxville, IA

From $50/night

Wallashuck

Pella, IA

From $20/night

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