Iowa / Marion County

Whitebreast Point Shelter

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates spring through fall. Water fountain is shut off for winter.

About

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground on the shores of Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. The conventional open shelter provides 20 amp electrical service, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby vault toilets, making it ideal for group gatherings and day trips. When not reserved, the shelter is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, with occupancy permitted until dusk. The shelter is situated in a scenic hardwood forest setting along the lakeshore, just 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing opportunities for crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Miles of water trails, hiking paths, and the 15-mile paved Volksweg Trail provide extensive recreation options. Wildlife is abundant around the lake, with American White Pelicans migrating through in spring and fall, bald eagles observable from November through March, and white-tailed deer and turkeys commonly seen. The shelter requires a special event permit if events are open to the public, exceed 100 people, involve amplified music, or serve alcohol. This is a day use area only; overnight camping is not permitted.

Directions

971 Hwy S71, Knoxville, IA 50138. From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground. From Pella, take County Highway T-15 southwest for 7 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground. Shelter is located at the back of the campground.

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