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Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park

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Mile Long Bridge (Highway 14) Closure: Starting on April 8, Highway 14 will be closed between Highway G40 and Highway G28. Highway 14 will be closed to all traffic and a detour will be in place using Iowa 163, County Highway T17, and Highway 92. This closure will affect access to the park from the north. The project is expected to be completed in October. (Posted March 27, 2025)

Starting on Wednesday, May 28 access to the park will be down to one lane. This is expected to be in place for approximately 30 days. This notice will be removed when access is back to two lanes. (Posted 5/23/2025)

Modern Campground at Elk Rock State Park is located near the Des Moines River, featuring flat terrain with open spaces and wooded areas. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Red Rock, offering opportunities for boating and fishing, and the Red Rock Dam, which is a point of interest for visitors.

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DNR - Parks

Elk Rock State Park

This nonequestrian campground has both electric and non-electric sites. A modern shower building and trailer dumping station are available, as well as a self-dispensing firewood machine located next to the shower building.

Elk Rock State Park is located on Iowa's largest water body, Lake Red Rock. With more than 50,000 acres of public land to use, the Red Rock area boasts a wide array of recreational opportunities. Elk Rock State Park, with some of its unique amenities, is especially attractive to horse enthusiasts.

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Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park is located in Iowa

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**The address to the campground entrance is 888 HWY 14 Knoxville, IA 50138.** From Hwy 92 in Knoxville, Elk Rock is six miles north on Hwy 14. From Interstate 80 at Newton, Elk Rock is about twenty miles south on Hwy 14.

Address

888 Hwy 14
Knoxville, IA 50138

Coordinates

41.4005664 N
93.0630328 W

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  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Matt S.
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2017

Elk Rock is convenient for boating and horseback riding at Lake Red Rock

I stayed at Elk Rock State Park with my son and his Boy Scout troop. The weather was perfect that night and we were able to have a nice fire. The next day we broke down our tents pretty quickly because of the rain.

We obviously stayed in the group campsite, but the campground is big with lots of trees and good facilities. It even has an equestrian part of the campground for you horse lovers.

Lake Red Rock is really close so it is a great place to stay the night and then pull your boat down to the lake for some fun on the water. Iowa doesn't have any mountains but it makes up for it with a lot of green scenery and some wonderful activities like horseback riding and boating for the family.

This is a very good state park and campground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park?

Camping at Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park can cost between $15.00 and $23.00 depending on the site.

Does Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Non-Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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