1. Home
  2. Campgrounds

North Tailwater Picnic Shelter

Overview North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located on the Des Moines River on the North end of Red Rock Dam. 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 re garding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website Recreation Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing…

  • Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Coordinates: 41.374165, -92.969705

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
  • HOWELL STATION
  • Ivans
  • South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
  • NORTH OVERLOOK PICNIC SHELTER (IA)
  • SOUTH OVERLOOK (IA)

Frequently asked questions

Is North Tailwater Picnic Shelter reservable?

Yes — North Tailwater Picnic Shelter accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is North Tailwater Picnic Shelter?

See the map for North Tailwater Picnic Shelter's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at North Tailwater Picnic Shelter?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

Check campsite availability