Can you reserve a site at Fifield (Ia)?

Yes, Fifield (Ia) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Fifield (Ia)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fifield (Ia).

Are campfires allowed at Fifield (Ia)?

Campfires are allowed at Fifield (Ia). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Fifield (Ia), Iowa — 4 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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

Features

Shelter #1

8 - Picnic tables
3 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 28” x 36” outdoor grill
1 - 40” diameter fire ring
9 - Paved parking stalls
30 - Gravel parking stalls
Water fountain
Close to playground

Shelter #2

6 - Picnic tables
2 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 37” x 30” outdoor grill
1 - 40” diameter fire ring
10 - Paved parking stalls
Water fountain
Close to restroom

Shelter #3

6 - Picnic tables
2 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 36” x 29” outdoor grill
1 - 40” diameter fire ring
11 - Paved parking stalls
Water fountain
Lake view
Spacious grassy area

Shelter #4

6 - Picnic tables
3 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 36” x 28” outdoor grill
1 - 49” x 41” fire ring
7 - Paved parking stalls
Water fountain
Lake view
Close to restroom

Recreation

Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area.

Facilities

Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Flush toilets are located nearby. Each shelter has a fire ring and an outdoor grill.

If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need a special event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit:
Special Event Permit

If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first served basis.

Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.

Natural Features

Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Fifield, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. Whitetailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

The facts

4 bookable sites
4 sites for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 250 people per site
Loops: FIFIELD (IA)

Site types

4 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

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4 campsites at Fifield (Ia)

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
Fifield Shelter #1	FIFIELD (IA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Drive In	Lakefront	—	250	♿ 🐾
Fifield Shelter #2	FIFIELD (IA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Hike In	Lakefront	—	50	🐾
Fifield Shelter #3	FIFIELD (IA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Hike In	Lakefront	—	50	🐾
Fifield Shelter #4	FIFIELD (IA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Hike In	Lakefront	—	50	🐾

Getting there

1672 HWY G28
Pella, Iowa 50219

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

41.41678, -93.02995 · 41°25'0.4"N 93°1'47.8"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

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Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	3.9	4.6	5.4	4.2	4.3	3.7	2.7	1.9	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fifield (Ia)

Can you reserve a site at Fifield (Ia)?: Yes, Fifield (Ia) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fifield (Ia) have?: 4 sites.
Are pets allowed at Fifield (Ia)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Fifield (Ia).
Does Fifield (Ia) have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Fifield (Ia)?: Campfires are allowed at Fifield (Ia). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Fifield (Ia)

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wallashuck 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whitebreast Camp 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Overlook Camp 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Overlook (Ia) 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia) 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Howell Station 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) 37.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) 38 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 641-828-7522
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-24.

Fifield (Ia)