Wallashuck

Lake Red Rock — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pella, IA, IA

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$24 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (319 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Well-maintained federal campground on Iowa's largest lake with clean bathrooms, convenient amenities, and lots of trees. Excellent for boating, fishing, hiking, and biking with close proximity to Pella's Dutch heritage attractions and Knoxville.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Brown Pelicans, Red-breasted Mergansers, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunks, Common Raccoons, Western Painted Turtles, and wild turkeys observed in area

Insider tips for Wallashuck: Firewood available on-site at self-serve station Pella is only 2 miles away for supplies and bakeries Multiple trails available for biking and walking

Skip Wallashuck if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want guaranteed hookups — book early as this is a popular federal campground.

Best time to visit Wallashuck: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: North Overlook Camp (Pella, IA), Fifield (Ia) (Pella, IA), North Tailwater Picnic Shelter (Pella, IA), South Overlook (Ia) (Knoxville, IA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wallashuck

Cell signal at Wallashuck (Pella, IA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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★ 4.6 (319 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
Max RV71 ft
Hookups83 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterElectric Hookups

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 water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want guaranteed hookups — book early as this is a popular federal campground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Firewood available on-site at self-serve station

Pella is only 2 miles away for supplies and bakeries

Multiple trails available for biking and walking

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Brown Pelicans, Red-breasted Mergansers, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunks, Common Raccoons, Western Painted Turtles, and wild turkeys observed in area

Location

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641-828-7522· Lake Red Rock
Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Wallashuck cost per night?+
Wallashuck costs $20–$24 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Wallashuck open?+
Wallashuck is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wallashuck have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Wallashuck?+
Wallashuck can accommodate RVs up to 71 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wallashuck?+
Wallashuck 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 Wallashuck?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wallashuck is rated strong. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wallashuck open, and what are check-in times?+
Wallashuck is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$20 /night★ 4.6 (319)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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