Kayaking & Canoeing the Lake Red Rock
Iowa paddling guide
- 37 mi
- River mapped
- 14
- Boat launches
- 21
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Counties
The Lake Red Rock is one of Iowa's designated water trails, tracing roughly 37 mi through Marion County. Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or tubing, this guide maps every public boat launch and access point on the Lake Red Rock, the campgrounds nearby, and the live gauge readings you need to plan a safe day paddling in Iowa.
Boat launches & access points on the Lake Red Rock
14 public access points for putting in and taking out.
- ▸Boxcar BendMarion Co.
- ▸CordovaMarion Co.
- ▸Elk Rock A AccessMarion Co.
- ▸Elk Rock B AccessMarion Co.
- ▸Red Rock Marina RampMarion Co.
- ▸Red Rock Marina RampMarion Co.
- ▸Red Rock Tailwater Area NorthMarion Co.
- ▸Red Rock Tailwater Area SouthMarion Co.
- ▸Robert's Creek East RampMarion Co.
- ▸Robert's Creek West RampMarion Co.
- ▸South Overlook AccessMarion Co.
- ▸Ted Johnson's PondMarion Co.
- ▸Whitebreast AccessMarion Co.
- ▸Whitebreast AccessMarion Co.
Camping near the Lake Red Rock
- ⛺A1
- ⛺A3
- ⛺Campground
- ⛺Coal Ridge
- ⛺Equestrian CampgroundMarion Co.
- ⛺Equestrian Campground
- ⛺Hickory Ridge CampsiteMarion Co.
- ⛺Modern Campground
- ⛺Non-equestrian CampgroundMarion Co.
- ⛺North Overlook Camp
- ⛺North Overlook Recreation Area
- ⛺Pioneer Grove
- ⛺Ponca
- ⛺Roberts Creek East
- ⛺Roberts Creek East Campground
- ⛺Roberts Creek West
- ⛺Roberts Creek West Campground
- ⛺Wallashuck Recreation Area
- ⛺Whitebreast Heights
- ⛺Whitebreast Recreation Area
- ⛺Woodlands
Live Lake Red Rock conditions
River levels change fast. Before you launch, check the live USGS gauges, weather radar and flood-safety status for the Lake Red Rock on the interactive Iowa Paddle map. It flags dangerous high water and dams so you can paddle safely.
Paddle more of Iowa
The Lake Red Rock is just one of dozens of paddleable rivers in the state. Browse the full guide to kayaking & canoeing every river in Iowa.