South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
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About South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is a national park campground at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Lake Red Rock include North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia), South Overlook (ia), Howell Station, North Tailwater Picnic Shelter and North Overlook Camp.
Total reservations in May — 2024: 1 · 2025: 8
Location
Address
Knoxville, Iowa
Coordinates
41.3648, -92.9855
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.
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North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia)
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Whitebreast Camp
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South Tailwater Picnic Shelter FAQ
How far in advance should I book South 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 South Tailwater Picnic Shelter?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at South Tailwater Picnic Shelter. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at South Tailwater Picnic Shelter right now?
South 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 South Tailwater Picnic Shelter located?
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located in Lake Red Rock, near Knoxville, Iowa.
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