Parks Guide

The “driftless area” of the Upper Midwest derives its name from the fact that it was unglaciated during the most recent glacial event about 12,000 years ago. Glaciers surrounded but did not pass over this land. Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to protect the Federally endangered Iowa Pleistocene snail and threatened [...]

Wallashuck Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake, just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Activities include shoreline fishing, access to paved hiking/biking trail, and campground programs at amphitheater weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day. White pelicans migrate through [...]

Buck Creek is located at beautiful Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa’s Ocean. Just 4.5 miles southwest of Moravia and 9 miles northwest of Centerville, the campground offers 42 electric campsites, 1 group picnic shelter, showers, restrooms, and dump stations located in the park. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, and swimming. A marina and a [...]