Rock Island District / Missions / Recreation / Lake Red Rock / Recreation / Water Recreation

Find out the conditions at Lake Red Rock: Water Level...inflow and outflow...temperature.
Lake information is courtesy of the Lake Red Rock staff and is taped every morning.
Phone (641) 828-7522  or (641) 628-8690

Paddler Information

Marina

Marina Cove Recreation Area 
Phone: (515) 412-0664
Email: redrock@suntexmarinas.com
Website: www.redrockmarina.com

 

Beaches

Boat Ramps

 Corps Managed Boat Ramps
 South Overlook Ramp
 Whitebreast Ramp
 Marina Cove Ramp
 Howell Station Ramp (river access)
 
 DNR Managed Boat Ramps
 Elk Rock Ramp (off Highway 14)
 Elk Rock Ramp (off Hayes Drive)
 
 County Managed Boat Ramps
 Cordova Ramp
 Roberts Creek West Ramp (access to Roberts Creek only - no lake access)
 Roberts Creek East Ramp  (access to Roberts Creek only - no lake access)

Fishing Information

Seasons/Fees

2024 Season (Both Beaches):
May 23-September 3  

Beach Day Use Fees:*

  • $5.00 per vehicle. USACE Annual Pass $40.00. Free to Campground Pass, America the Beautiful, and USACE Annual Pass holders.

Boater Education Courses