No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 17 closed · 166 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 17 closed · 166 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open reservation dates across the tracked window — these reservation dates are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.
About Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)
Overview
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
Features
6 - Picnic tables
2 - Standard electrical outlets
1 - 36” x 29” outdoor grill
1 - 33” diameter fire ring
20 - Paved parking stalls
Water fountain
Vault toilets nearby
Lake view
Recreation
Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie,largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area.The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area
Facilities
Whitebreast Point Shelter is a conventional open shelter that offers 20 amp electrical service, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain and nearby vault toilets.
If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need a special event permit. Click the link below for a special event permit:
Special Event Permit
If shelter is not reserved, it is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk.
Natural Features
Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lakeshore at Whitebreast, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.
Getting there
971 Hwy S71 Knoxville, IA 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. From Pella, take County Highway T-15 southwest for 7 miles. Turn north onto County Highway S-71 and continue 2 miles, following signs to the campground. Shelter is located at the back of the campground.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 183 tracked reservation dates open for online reservation at Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Does Whitebreast Point Shelter (IA) have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 183 tracked reservation dates are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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