Whitebreast Camp

Lake Red Rock — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Knoxville, IA, IA

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$288 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (222 reviews)

Season: May through October

Whitebreast Camp 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, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Whitebreast Camp sits on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, offering excellent boating, fishing, and water recreation just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Campers praise the secluded, spacious lots that feel private and peaceful, with clean facilities and beautiful sunsets.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed deer, eastern chipmunks, red-tailed hawks, red-bellied woodpeckers, brown pelicans, red-breasted mergansers, and western painted turtles documented in the area.

Insider tips for Whitebreast Camp: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer hookups. Large, private sites with good spacing between lots provide a secluded feel.

Skip Whitebreast Camp if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You want easy walk-in access — the seclusion means distances between amenities..

Best time to visit Whitebreast Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), South Overlook (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA).