Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)
Campground · Iowa · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Lake Red Rock (Federal Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 786 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website
Features
Inside
Air Conditioned
Refrigerator
Electric Stove
Microwave
Restroom
Electric baseboard heaters
7 – Standard electrical outlets
6 - 6’ x 30” rectangle tables
44 - Folding chairs
Outside
8 - Picnic Tables
2 - 46” Square handicap accessible
tables
1 - 36” x 29” Outdoor grill
1 - 6 ft. diameter fire ring
40 - Gravel parking spaces
Paved parking shared with beach parking lot for approx. 120 spaces
Close to beach access
Spacious grassy area
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 AreaFacilities
Miner's Retreat is an enclosed shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, air conditioning, electric baseboard heaters, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, and flush toilets.
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 an event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit.
Special Event Permit
Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.
Natural Features
Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lakeshore at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed 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.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: MINER'S RETREAT ENCLOSED SHELTER (IA)
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: pets allowed.
1 campsite at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter | MINER'S RETREAT ENCLOSED SHELTER (IA) | Group Shelter Electric | — | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 100 | ♿ |
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.
41.37866, -93.02946 · 41°22'43.2"N 93°1'46.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 35 | 48 | 61 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 36 |
| Low °F | 13 | 17 | 28 | 39 | 51 | 61 | 66 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 19 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 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 Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)
- Can you reserve a site at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)?
- Yes, Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) have?
- 1 site.
- Does Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)?
- Campfires are allowed at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 6418287522
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-24.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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