Ivans
Open for the season April through September. Reservations required via Recreation.gov before occupying a site. Check-in is 3:00 PM, check-out is 2:00 PM.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 1:23PM CDT until June 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Iowa, including the following county, Marion. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 122 PM CDT, Emergency management reported road closures due to heavy rain. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain this this afternoon may prolong or worsen the flooding, especially along Cedar Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Bussey, Hamilton, Marysville and Knoxville Municipal Airport.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 1:18PM CDT until June 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Jasper and Poweshiek. In south central Iowa, Appanoose, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Wayne. In southeast Iowa, Davis and Wapello. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - More rain this afternoon in addition to recent rainfall from Wednesday through this morning may lead to renewed, additional or more significant flooding.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 7:34AM CDT until June 11 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 311 UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 310. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL IOWA JASPER POWESHIEK IN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA APPANOOSE LUCAS MAHASKA MARION MONROE WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST IOWA DAVIS WAPELLO THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBIA, ALLERTON, BLOOMFIELD, CENTERVILLE, CHARITON, CORYDON, GRINNELL, HUMESTON, KNOXVILLE, NEWTON, OSKALOOSA, OTTUMWA, PELLA, AND SEYMOUR. * PRIMARY THREATS INCLUDE... A FEW TORNADOES AND A COUPLE INTENSE TORNADOES POSSIBLE. WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED SIGNIFICANT GUSTS TO 80 MPH POSSIBLE. SCATTERED LARGE HAIL AND ISOLATED VERY LARGE HAIL EVENTS TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER POSSIBLE. PROBABILITY TABLE: PROB OF 2 OR MORE TORNADOES : 50% PROB OF 1 OR MORE STRONG /EF2-EF5/ TORNADOES : 30% PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE WIND EVENTS : 90% PROB OF 1 OR MORE WIND EVENTS >= 75 MPH : 50% PROB OF 10 OR MORE SEVERE HAIL EVENTS : 40% PROB OF 1 OR MORE HAIL EVENTS >= 2 INCHES : 30% PROB OF 6 OR MORE COMBINED SEVERE HAIL/WIND EVENTS : >95% MEAN STORM MOTION /MPH/ : E 50
About
Ivans Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground situated just below the Red Rock Dam on the south side of the Des Moines River. All 21 campsites feature 50-amp electric hookups and accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground provides flush toilets, showers, and drinking water, though campers needing dump station services must use other Lake Red Rock facilities. Lake Red Rock offers excellent recreational opportunities including boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and swimming. Miles of water trails are designated for kayakers and canoeists along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike, and bluegill. The 15-mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the riverbanks, offering shade and scenic views. 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 wildlife are commonly seen around the lake.
Directions
From Knoxville, take Highway T15 and turn east onto Jewell Drive, then turn north on 198th Place. Address: 1125 198th Place, Knoxville, IA 50138.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 52ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lakeredrock@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (641) 828-7522 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Lake Red Rock Camping Gateway |
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