Wallashuck

Campground · Iowa · 79 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Red Rock (Recreation Area) · Open Access

79
Bookable sites
71 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1
Accessible site
824 ft
Elevation
Wallashuck Campground Gate Attendant Booth
Photo: US Army Corps of Engineers · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website 

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, largemouth and striped bass,walleye, 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

Wallashuck offers 83 campsites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A playground is also provided.

Natural Features

Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Wallashuck, 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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (641) 628-1397 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information.

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 amound. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

The facts

  • 79 bookable sites
  • 83 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 71 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: PGRO, WALLASHUCK, WOOD

Site types

  • 79 Standard Electric
  • 4 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

83 campsites at Wallashuck

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
61PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel61 ft8 🐾
62PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
63PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
64PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
65PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
66PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
67PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
68PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
69PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
70PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
71PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
72PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
73PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
74PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
75PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
76PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
77PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel32 ft8 🐾
78PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
79PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
80PGROStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
50WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel62 ft8 🐾
51WALLASHUCKManagementBack InGravel64 ft8 🐾
52WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾
53WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾
54WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
55WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
56WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel66 ft8 🐾
57WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel71 ft8 🐾
58WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾
59WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel58 ft8 🐾
60WALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel66 ft8 🐾
60AWALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel64 ft8 🐾
60BWALLASHUCKStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
60CWALLASHUCKManagementBack InGravel59 ft8 🐾
01WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
02WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
03WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
04WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel64 ft8 🐾
05WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
06WOODStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8♿ 🐾
07WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
08WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
09WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
10WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
11WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
12WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
13WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
14WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
15WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
16WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
17WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
18WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
19WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
20WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
21WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾
22WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
23WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
24WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
25WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
26WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
27WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
28WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
29WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
30WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
31WOODManagementBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
32WOODManagementBack InGravel62 ft8 🐾
33WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾
34WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
35WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
36WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel39 ft8 🐾
37WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
38WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
39WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
40WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
41WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
42WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾
43WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel57 ft8 🐾
44WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
45WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
46WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
47WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
48WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel54 ft8 🐾
49WOODStandard ElectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾

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.

41.40000, -92.99437 · 41°23'60.0"N 92°59'39.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.01.22.03.94.65.44.24.33.72.71.91.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 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 Wallashuck

Can you reserve a site at Wallashuck?
Yes, Wallashuck is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wallashuck have?
83 sites in total, of which 79 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Wallashuck?
71 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Wallashuck?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wallashuck.
Does Wallashuck have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Wallashuck?
Campfires are allowed at Wallashuck. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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