Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Red Rock

Miner'S Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia)

Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. 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 . Inside. Air Conditioned. Refrigerator. Electric Stove. Microwave. Restroom. Electric baseboard heaters. 7 – Standard electrical outlets. 6 - 6’ x 30” rectangle tables. 44 - Folding chairs. . Outside. 8 - Picnic Tables. 2 - 46” Square handicap accessible. tables.

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Campsites

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Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Campfires allowed

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Getting there

971 Hwy S71. Knoxville, Iowa 50138. From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground.

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IA · 1 site

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