Hickory Ridge sits within Lake Red Rock, an Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in south-central Iowa, managed as part of the broader USACE utility area. Drive-in access keeps the site reachable for standard vehicles and trailers. Nearby alternatives include Whitebreast Camp less than a mile to the east. Reservations are worth checking early, particularly for summer weekends when Corps-managed sites in this region fill quickly.
Description
This is a free Hike-In campground managed by the US Army Engineers
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHickory Ridge is located in Iowa near Lake Red Rock
Coordinates
41.36024224 N
93.03874633 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
Drive Time
- 48 min from Des Moines, IA
- 1 hr 10 min from Ames, IA
- 1 hr 37 min from Iowa City, IA
- 1 hr 48 min from Cedar Rapids, IA



