Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)
Lake Red Rock — lakeside, fishing
Location: Knoxville, IA, IA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The 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.
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, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/whitebreast-point-shelter-ia to be notified when sites open up.
Whitebreast Point Shelter offers a secluded, peaceful camping experience on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, with opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, and nearby attractions like Pella and Knoxville. Google reviews praise the private feeling, big lots, 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 Point Shelter (Ia): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring leveling equipment as sites may require significant leveling Only 1 tent site available; verify availability before planning visit
Skip Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups despite some electric options. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer less secluded locations — remoteness is a defining characteristic.
Best time to visit Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia): May-October — Facility operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Miner’S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) (Knoxville, IA), Fifield (Ia) (Pella, IA), Whitebreast Camp (Knoxville, IA), Wallashuck (Pella, IA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)
Cell signal at Whitebreast Point 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.
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring leveling equipment as sites may require significant leveling
Only 1 tent site available; verify availability before planning visit
Facility operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
971 Hwy S71 Knoxville, IA 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. From Pella, take County Highway T-15 southwest for 7 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground. Shelter is located at the back of the campground.
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#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.
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