Roberts Creek West Campground
Open for the 2026 season through late October. Season opened April 10, 2026. Reservations available via mycountyparks.com up to 6 months in advance; must book at least 4 days prior to arrival. Park hours are 6:00 AM to 10:30 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
Roberts Creek West Campground sits within Roberts Creek Park, one of Iowa's largest county-managed parks covering 1,535 acres. The west campground provides 65 full-hookup sites with 20/30/50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections, plus 2 additional sites with electric and water only. Each campsite features a picnic table and fire ring with grate, and many sites offer paved pads for easy setup. The campground includes a modern shower building and two additional flush restroom facilities, a dump station, playground area, and overflow parking for extra vehicles and boat trailers. A campground host is on-site during the season for assistance. Roberts Creek Lake, a 300-acre impoundment just north of Lake Red Rock, offers boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities directly from the park. The area connects to a 13-mile paved hiking and biking trail along the Lake Red Rock shoreline, and the park features disc golf, hunting areas, and wildlife viewing. The city of Pella with its Dutch heritage is just 7 miles east.
Directions
Located at 1519 County Highway G28, Otley, IA 50214. From Pella, head west approximately 7 miles on Highway G28.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| robertscreek@marioncountyiowa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (641) 205-3814 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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