Wallashuck
WALLASHUCK
Part of Lake Red Rock
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
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.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.Nearby Attractions
Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.Contact Info
For local information, please call (641) 628-1397 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information.Important Notices
Wallashuck does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Friday through Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Fee Booth phone number: (641) 628-1397.
We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind.
Camping units are restricted to one wheeled unit and two tents, or three tents per site. A maximum of eight persons per campsite is allowed.
Parking or driving on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass.
Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.
Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted.
Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted.
Available Activities
- VISITOR CENTER - Ranger Station
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
<p>890 190th Ave<br>Pella, Iowa 50219<br><br>Take County Highway G-28 4 miles west of Pella, then go 0.8 miles south on 190th Avenue.</p>
Cancellation Policy
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 641-828-7522
890 190th AvePella, IA 50219
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 55, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60A, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 79, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 78, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 75, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60B, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 77, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 73, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 80, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop PGRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop WALLASHUCK , Type Standard Electric
