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Ivans

Ivans Showerhouse

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Ivans

Ivans sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the south side of the Des Moines River, across the river from Howell Station Campground. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located 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. For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website

Number of accommodations: 20

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 23 to Oct 4

Rates, Sites & Availability

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 10, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 9, Loop:
50 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (50)

What Guests Are Saying

Ivans is a small, well-maintained campground known for its cleanliness and excellent restroom and shower facilities. The friendly park attendant, Steve, enhances the experience with his welcoming demeanor and dedication to the campground. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, scenic views, and outdoor activities available nearby, making it a highly recommended destination for campers.

Review Summary

4.6
50 reviews
5
70.0%
35
4
22.0%
11
3
8.0%
4
2
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0
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william s

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop:

4

restrooms and shower house was very clean ,

Sherri W

Verified

October 2, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop:

4

We love Ivans camp ground!

Allan T

Verified

August 19, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop:

5

Spent 2 nights. Just overnight camping. It was close to the Hot Air Balloon Classic in Indianola.

Sheri W

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop:

5

Steve is the best park attendant ever. He was very friendly and cared about our experience.

Mark G

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop:

5

Always relaxing and bathrooms are always really clean do to Steve the host! He is great, takes care of the campground like it’s his son!

Kris F

Verified

July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 7, Loop:

5

Steve was very informative and welcoming! We will definitely be back :)

Gary J

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop:

4

Nice small campground right on the river. Has the nicest bathroom/shower facilities we have ever used. Park is clean and well managed. Sites are gravel and level. The river brings lots of insects. Would recommend a screen house to avoid the little buggers.

Eric O

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop:

5

Ivan's is a small clean campground, with nice shower facilities.

Jerome M

Verified

May 14, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop:

5

Small, quiet, well maintained, scenic.GREAT.

Mark G

Verified

May 12, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop:

5

Peaceful and bath house is really clean…thanks Steve!

Location Ivans

Address:
1125 198th Place
Knoxville, IA, 50138
United States

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Ivans does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site. 

General

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.

General

There is no water fill-up or dump station located at Ivans. Visitors may use any of the other Army Corps of Engineers facilities located at Lake Red Rock.

General

We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind.

General

Camping units are restricted to one wheeled unit and two tents, or three tents per site. A maximum of eight persons per campsite is allowed.

General

Parking or driving on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass.

General

Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.

General

Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted.

General

Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted.

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