Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife, such as American White Pelicans, Bald Eagles, and White-tailed Deer. Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with many attractions.
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
For a virtual tour of Lake Red Rock click here:
Lake Red Rock - Virtual Tour
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.
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Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
Whitebreast Camp
Lake Red Rock
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1.0mi | — |
Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia)
Lake Red Rock
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1.1mi | — |
South Overlook (Ia)
Lake Red Rock
|
2.2mi | — |
Wallashuck
Lake Red Rock
|
2.3mi | — |
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)
Lake Red Rock
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2.5mi | — |
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Lake Red Rock
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2.5mi | — |