Roberts Creek East Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground reopens the second Friday in April and operates through the last Sunday in October.
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 3:09AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-60 mph possible. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 3:06AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow extending down into south central Iowa. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
About
Roberts Creek East Campground is situated within Roberts Creek Park, one of the largest county-managed parks in Iowa at 1,535 acres. The campground sits on the east side of 300-acre Roberts Creek Lake, providing easy access to quality fishing and boating opportunities. The park is located near Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, offering abundant woodland and grassland areas for outdoor recreation. The campground features 55 full hook-up sites equipped with 20/30/50 amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. Modern facilities include a shower building, flush restrooms, and a sanitary dump station. Additional amenities include a playground, parking areas for extra vehicles or boats, and an on-site campground host. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. Roberts Creek Park offers diverse recreational opportunities including a disc golf course near the east campground, 500 acres of public hunting land, and access to Lake Red Rock's amenities. The park is managed by Marion County Conservation Board and provides a destination for camping, fishing, boating, and outdoor activities in central Iowa.
Directions
Located 6 miles west of Pella on County Highway G28, then one half mile north.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| robertscreek@marioncountyiowa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (641) 205-3814 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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