Elk Rock Campground and Boat Ramp

Elk Rock Campground and Boat Ramp sits on Lake Red Rock in Iowa, within Elk Rock State Park and about 5.5 miles from Knoxville. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it pairs a campground with a boat ramp for getting onto the lake. September is a comfortable time to visit, with typical highs around 76°F and lows near 54°F based on averages from a nearby weather station in Knoxville. July is warmer, averaging highs of about 85°F. The site is not reservable, so plan on arriving without a booking. Lake Red Rock's North Overlook Access for fishing is about 2.4 miles away. The Des Moines River tailwater below the dam lies about 6 miles off, and English Creek, a canoeing route, is just under 10 miles away.