Wallashuck Campground, Pella, IA

Wallashuck Campground in Marion county is located 55 min east of Des Moines, IA with an elevation of 822 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. There is a fee of $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (167)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		62%
4 star		28%
3 star		6%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@JudygG93D6E896 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #60B

We stayed here on our trip across country from WY to OH and back. We liked the site so much that we chose the same one on our return trip. Going in the off season (after Labor Day) is so nice because it was so quiet. The second time we stayed (in mid Oct), there was nobody else in the whole spur of sites and so we didnt worry so much about our pack of four dogs disturbing others! Beautiful area and we look forward to staying again sometime, and hopefully having more time to explore the whole park. Shows houses were greatI love that they are private units so you have plenty of space to shower and change.

@DeannaBF728BCE · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #41

Walladhuck park is beautiful, clean and so relaxing. Highly recommend.

@ROBINF6756651 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #75

Camped on #75 its a nice spot facing the water/dam. Nice location to get on the Volkweg Trail to ride bikes. Nice and quiet down there.

@SteveN82C23E0C · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #53

Wide sites GREAT host clean bathhouse

@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #24

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@MargaretWA1514 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #43

We always enjoy camping at Wallashuck.

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #33

Might be my new "go to" space, enjoyed view of lake

@RoxanneRFEE659 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #26

I can't think of anything, just a beautiful wooded area and friendly people.

@RollandPE5A187 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #36

We always look forward with anticipation to our visit to Lake Red Rock, and this year was no exception. We love the beauty of the lake, the relaxing camping areas, and the serenity of the lake. We also appreciate the helpful and courteous service of the Visitor Center staff and the campground volunteers. We greatly enjoyed the Night Time Creatures hike with Ranger Tracy. She did a wonderful job, not only with the informative hike, but with the advance preparation. She is truly dedicated and a credit to her profession. Thanks to all for another wonderful family vacation.

@SteveI6333515 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #21

There are no sites with full hookups in Wallashuck campground and the dump station is not the most user friendliest. There needs to be another dump station built. It could also use a few more fresh water hydrants around the campground making it more convenient to fill your fresh water tank if you need to. A lot of the sites could use more gravel in them, pea gravel would be nice, much better than the 1" clean that covers the sites. The electricity needs to be upgraded desperately! Not to many 50 amp sites and some issues with electric at some sites! Wallashuck campground is screaming for attention and upgrades!! Oh yeah, it would be REALLY NICE if the shower houses could be air conditioned too!

@TimL9352546 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #29

Let me start by saying the park rangers were great and very accommodating, but one individual that takes care of the restrooms and grounds was the rudest man we have ever met, and we don't think you should have people like that representing Wallashuck. For this reason, we will not be back.

@RoxanneRFEE659 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #24

We really enjoyed it. Very nice, very well kept. Lots of shades. You won't be disappointed. Coming back on Labor day.

@JefferyC9CDE0D · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #18

We love camping at Wallashuck Recreation Area, it's always well taken care of and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. We are close to Pella, IA. which is a very nice town.

@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #42

Plenty of room between camping spots. Nice shade. The only thing that needs addressed is the size of the shower areas. The showers were very small to maneuver around and keep your change of clothes dry. It would be hard to take young children to take showers too. The bathrooms were always clean and well stocked. The campground was clean. Our site was reserved ahead of time online but there was no ticket/paper saying it was reserved when we arrived. In other campgrounds we always had a paper in our spot saying it was reserved and the dates. We enjoyed our stay. It was nice having the bike trail right there to ride.

@KathiTB058C175 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #23

Beautiful campground with wonderful bike trails.

@DanA6F979396AC · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #16

Very nice campground! Large sites very good access for campers.

@MichaelD829846 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #71

Water at each campsite would be a good thing but definitely more dump stations. Otherwise, we love this campground. One of the best and we enjoy going into Pella.

@RitaB2568F59AA · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #73

We had my favorite spot to camp. View of the lake, quiet, private and lots of birds to watch!

@CarolM9915509 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #46

Great location on Lake Red Rock.

@LoisH7384245 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #53

Beautiful campground, friendly staff. Close to Pella and Knoxville. Pella is great for bike riding, even non-electric.

@SteveK1630665 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #77

Great campground. Viewing wildlife was exceptional. The Volksweg Trail was very scenic to ride bikes on. Would definitely go back.

@CharlesR973079 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #7

Very good campground. The negative this year has been the change of checking in at 2:00 and checking out at 12:00 is not good. Especially the checking out time. Many campers are weekend campers and don't get on site till after 4-5 pm (because of working) and then to have to shorten the weekend even more by checking out by 12:00 is not as relaxing. Plus shortening the checkout time to 12:00 creates a line of campers trying to dump before leaving. Allowing 2 more hours would help solve that, as many of us like to enjoy the morning before packing up and leaving.Please consider changing the times back to 4:00 check-in and 2:00 checkout for next year.

@katherinef9932 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #53

We were at site 53 and it was a nice level site with plenty of space for our little camper. We enjoyed our time there and the facilities were reasonable and reasonably nearby shower.

@MarieM9095188 · Camped on May 8, 2024 at Campsite #38

Nice size campground. Site 38 had a lakeview. Close to Pella, IA - nice town to spend the day, walking around and seeing all the Tulips (early May). Electric only - 30 amp, sell firewood, dump station and water fill is easy in and out. 3 different loops with shower houses in 2 loops. Nice bicycle trail into Pella, IA and around the Lake. Gravel sites were level.

@KathiTB058C175 · Camped on May 2, 2024 at Campsite #73

Wallashuck is always clean and quiet. Great place to camp.

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