North Tailwater Picnic Shelter
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About North Tailwater Picnic Shelter
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is a national park campground at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Lake Red Rock around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Lake Red Rock include North Overlook Camp, Howell Station, South Tailwater Picnic Shelter, North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia) and South Overlook (ia).
Total reservations in May — 2024: 2 · 2025: 8
Location
Address
Pella, Iowa
Coordinates
41.3742, -92.9697
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 8 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
North Overlook Camp
Lake Red Rock
Howell Station
Lake Red Rock
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Lake Red Rock
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia)
Lake Red Rock
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South Overlook (ia)
Lake Red Rock
Wallashuck
Lake Red Rock
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter FAQ
How far in advance should I book North Tailwater Picnic Shelter?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at North Tailwater Picnic Shelter?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at North Tailwater Picnic Shelter. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at North Tailwater Picnic Shelter right now?
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is North Tailwater Picnic Shelter located?
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located in Lake Red Rock, near Pella, Iowa.
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