Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)

Whitebreast Point Area - Whitebreast Campground (IA)
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About Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)

Whitebreast Point Shelter is a day use facility located within Whitebreast Campground. The 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 to the area 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 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Location & Directions for Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)

971 Highway S71, Knoxville, IA 50138 United States

Elevation: 240 ft

Getting There

<p>971 Hwy S71 <br>Knoxville, IA 50138<br><br>From Knoxville, take County Highway T-15 northeast for 8 mi. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 mi, following signs to the campground.<br>From Pella, take County Highway T-15 southwest ...

Nearest town

Knoxville, IA - 9.3 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via County Highway T-15 and County Highway S-71. Interstate 80 is approximately 25 miles to the north, providing indirect access.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • You can occupy the shelter until dusk.

Site capacity

  • Overnight camping is not allowed; this area is for day use only.

Vehicles & parking

  • You cannot use golf carts, UTVs, or ATVs in this area.

Site types & loops

  • Inflatable play equipment is not allowed unless you have a Special Event Permit; contact the office for details.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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