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Lake Red Rock

1105 Highway T-15, Knoxville, IA
(641) 828-7522
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Iowa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We spent a long weekend at the lake, staying at the Horn's Ferry Hideaway. I can't say enough good things about the cabins there. Very comfortable and clean, and the owners were handy if needed. The lake area itself proveded plenty of things to do. Just be aware that there is poison ivy along some of the trails. The trails... More

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Newton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

The lake is so large that it's never terribly crowded. Especially during the week. More

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Pella, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Camping, swimming, boating, fishing, birding and hiking opportunities abound here. In February, watch the Eagles in abundance. Other times bring other waterfowl, including pelicans. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

Beautiful scenery. Walking or biking trails along the lake. The dam i pretty cool too. I like camping below the dam. The spaces are spread apart so you don't feel like you are in your neighbor's space. More

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Gurgaon
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2011

Lake Red Rock is the largest lake in Iowa - formed by a dam that is built on the Des Moines river. Lake Red Rock is a lot of things - it's a camping place, a fishing place, a boating place, a biking and hiking place, and so on. We went there because it is also a birding destination. I... More

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