Campsite AtlasNorth Tailwater Picnic Shelter
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.Features . 4 - Picnic tables. 6 - Standard electrical outlets 1 - 36” x 28” outdoor grill. 50 - Paved parking stalls. Water fountain. Close to restroom. Close to playground. River fishing access. 1 - Fish cleaning station. .
Campsites
| group shelter electric | 1 |
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Amenities & rules
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Getting there
1004 216th Place, Pella, IA 50219. From Pella, Iowa, take Highway T-15 southwest for 5 miles, then turn east on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel south and follow signs to North Tailwater Recreation Area.
Campgrounds nearby
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.