Can you reserve a site at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?

Yes, Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia).

Are campfires allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?

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

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia), Iowa — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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. Visitors to the area 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

6 - Picnic tables
2 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 36” x 29” outdoor grill
1 - 33” diameter fire ring
20 - Paved parking stalls
Water fountain
Vault toilets nearby
Lake view

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

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby vault 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 a special event permit. Click the link below for a special event permit:

Special Event Permit

If shelter is not reserved, it is 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 lakeshore at Whitebreast, 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. 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.

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 addtional fees.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
Up to 250 people per site
Loops: WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Whitebreast Point Shelter	WHITEBREAST POINT SHELTER (IA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	Lakefront	—	250	🐾

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.

41.39326, -93.03930 · 41°23'35.7"N 93°2'21.5"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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, 5.7 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 Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

Can you reserve a site at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?: Yes, Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia).
Does Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)?: Campfires are allowed at Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)

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North Tailwater Picnic Shelter 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Howell Station 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Contact

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

Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)