MINER'S RETREAT ENCLOSED SHELTER (IA)

Lake Red Rock · Iowa · Recreation.gov

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Exterior of Miners Retreat Enclosed Shelter - Whitebreast Beach (IA)

Interior of Miners Retreat Enclosed Shelter - Whitebreast Beach (IA)

Outside view of Miners Retreat Enclosed Shelter (IA)

About

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 Features Inside Air Conditioned Refrigerator Electric Stove Microwave Restroom Electric baseboard heaters 7 – Standard electrical outlets 6 - 6’ x 30” rectangle tables 44 - Folding chairs Outside 8 - Picnic Tables 2 - 46” Square handicap accessible tables 1 - 36” x 29” Outdoor grill 1 - 6 ft. diameter fire ring 40 - Gravel parking spaces Paved parking shared with beach parking lot for approx. 120 spaces Close to beach access Spacious grassy areaLake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline.

Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill.

Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation AreaMiner'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. Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lakeshore at Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter, offering shade and scenic views.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. 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 small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

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