Rock Creek State Park
Iowa State Park
Write a Review 5627 Rock Creek East Kellogg, IA 50135 641-236-3722 Reservations: 877-427-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.7556, -92.8344
Overview of Rock Creek State Park
Last Price Paid: $6
Reported by Dougs on 7/4/2023
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet
Reported by Road it up on 9/22/2018
Number of Sites 169
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 951 ft / 289 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 60 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Rock Creek State Park 17 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/25/2023
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Last reported 7/13/2018
“Large Inexpensive Camping”
Reviewed 9/25/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 102 |
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Driving east on I80 and stopped on a Sunday. It was about 8 miles from highway. So very quiet. Large park and the campground had a separate entrance. Over 160 sites most with Electric. Water available at pumps throughout the park. Large lake, lots of trees, many bath house, nice playground for kids. Many sites are not level, p... more
Driving east on I80 and stopped on a Sunday. It was about 8 miles from highway. So very quiet. Large park and the campground had a separate entrance. Over 160 sites most with Electric. Water available at pumps throughout the park. Large lake, lots of trees, many bath house, nice playground for kids. Many sites are not level, public areas show there age. Overall, quiet, good cell and satellite signal for $20.00. No added fees like other states.
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enjoying the view would stay here again
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“Early season camping is reduced price.”
Reviewed 7/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 151 |
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We stayed in the non-electric area and we had this end of the campground to our selves. The tent area is all grass pads, but there are fairly level places to park. There are water hydrants located throughout the park. The non-electric section has a new vault toilet and there is a heated shower house in the electric section that has flu... more
We stayed in the non-electric area and we had this end of the campground to our selves. The tent area is all grass pads, but there are fairly level places to park. There are water hydrants located throughout the park. The non-electric section has a new vault toilet and there is a heated shower house in the electric section that has flush toilets.
The campground is well maintained with new or updated facilities. There is plenty of firewood available if you want to collect it. Pelicans gather here for mating season and are entertaining to watch. There are also geese and ducks that patrol the area.
Dougs would stay here again
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“Lovely overnight ”
Reviewed 4/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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April 29th 2023
Stopped on way home. Stayed 1 night.
Self check in at kiosk.
Good cell service Verizon.
Large site, gravel pad. Some more level than others. Electric only hookup, plenty of places to top off your fresh water tank.
Beautiful park. Would stay again. Dump stations on grounds.
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camper-810180 would stay here again
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“Nice campground and lake but bathrooms need cleaning”
Reviewed 9/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
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Everything about the campground is nice except the bathrooms. The grounds are well kept, lake is nice and accessible from any campsite, has a small marina store and has 2 dump stations. The bathrooms on the other hand need attention. The facilities are not in bad shape, just need cleaning. Spider webs hang everywhere and it doe... more
Everything about the campground is nice except the bathrooms. The grounds are well kept, lake is nice and accessible from any campsite, has a small marina store and has 2 dump stations.
The bathrooms on the other hand need attention. The facilities are not in bad shape, just need cleaning. Spider webs hang everywhere and it doesn't smell clean. The camp host is visible and can be seen moving around but must not spend much time cleaning the bathrooms.
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camper-745910 would stay here again
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“Beautiful location but frustrating check in”
Reviewed 9/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 89 |
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We came in mid September. Signage said all electric taken. Not accurate. No available host, no one to call to figure out which sites were available. Reservation tags not remove. Site are not very level. The location was nice. Rest rooms were adequate. A state esident came in after us and they were confused as well
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“Had to hold up here due to Covids”
Reviewed 1/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 24 |
| Site Number: | 26, 37 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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On our way to Chicago for our son's Naval Boot Camp graduation, the Covids hit the fan and we had to stay here as most everywhere shut down. Fortunately, Iowa State Parks were among the few in the nation which remained open through March. That changed in early April and we were tossed out at that point. But we really can't complain.... more
On our way to Chicago for our son's Naval Boot Camp graduation, the Covids hit the fan and we had to stay here as most everywhere shut down. Fortunately, Iowa State Parks were among the few in the nation which remained open through March. That changed in early April and we were tossed out at that point.
But we really can't complain. The Ranger was super nice and understanding as he knew what we were facing as fulltimers and allowed us to stay well beyond the normal 14 day limit. He even let us stay a couple of nights after it was officially shut down. We were the last campers to leave.
The park has fairly easy access being just a few miles off of Interstate 80. There is a very nice lake for fishing and boating here. There is also a good network of hiking trails. On the negative side, the sites are mostly poorly maintained gravel, unlevel, with hardly any space in between sites. It is almost like an RV Park in that regard. After our first two weeks, we moved down to a lakeside spot, which was nice, but we had kids from neighboring sites either fishing right out the back of our camper or walking right on through our spot. Too bad. This could be a really nice campground with better maintenance and better spacing. The dump station sits in the middle of a hill.
All in all, we were most fortunate to be able to stay here as long as we did. When we came back through the area in the fall, we discovered the campground had been decimated by the super storm which passed through in August. Most all the trees were gone and two of the boat docks were displaced. But, kudos to them, the place was open and nearly full with campers.
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“Beautiful setting”
Reviewed 9/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 32 |
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Camped here one night on our way to Grand Teton, this was perfectly positioned for us off Route 80, not too far off and a scenic little drive. The campground has a beautiful lake that many campsites are located along. We did a late check in at the front entrance, this was so nice because we arrived so late in the evening. The campgroun... more
Camped here one night on our way to Grand Teton, this was perfectly positioned for us off Route 80, not too far off and a scenic little drive. The campground has a beautiful lake that many campsites are located along. We did a late check in at the front entrance, this was so nice because we arrived so late in the evening. The campground also had a dump station and potable water fill upon exiting.
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Hope2020 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Amazing location but sites extremely close together ”
Reviewed 7/19/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Unsure |
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Honestly, we were so excited when we arrived. It was sunset, the sky was absolutely gorgeous. We got a site right up front next to the waters edge with nobody next to us. Everyone else was nestled up against the outer edge sites at the hillside. Maybe it was the mosquitos. Maybe it’s more humid and muggy near the water. I’ve never been... more
Honestly, we were so excited when we arrived. It was sunset, the sky was absolutely gorgeous. We got a site right up front next to the waters edge with nobody next to us. Everyone else was nestled up against the outer edge sites at the hillside. Maybe it was the mosquitos. Maybe it’s more humid and muggy near the water. I’ve never been to Iowa so I have no idea but it was absolutely miserable I tell you. The weather app on iPhone said Kellogg was going to be around 50-60 degrees that night and it definitely never got below 78 with about 99% humidity and rare breezes. We didn’t sleep at all. To help aid in any air flow we took of the rain screen on the tent so the top was mostly mesh.
Well, in the morning, we wake up to a teenager from a site behind us standing directly at the waters edge in front of our tent.... meanwhile there are no less than 20 empty sites on the shore to fish from. That’s not the camps fault but honestly it was not that busy where we camped but the sites are SO close together you’re basically a few steps away from your neighbor. I would love this space if it were different weather, more friendly town folk at the nearby store, and further spaced apart sites.
If we return we will be in an RV.
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T-Mobile
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“Nice lakeside campground”
Reviewed 6/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 121 |
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Great campground like ample lake access for fishing, canoes, kayaks and 5 mph or less. We parked our Class B at a tent site as all elec sites full on the weekend we arrived. This place is probably amazing during the week with no people and avail elec sites. A few elec sites are right on the water. There is also a 7 mi bike trail paved ... more
Great campground like ample lake access for fishing, canoes, kayaks and 5 mph or less. We parked our Class B at a tent site as all elec sites full on the weekend we arrived. This place is probably amazing during the week with no people and avail elec sites. A few elec sites are right on the water. There is also a 7 mi bike trail paved along the road from the Park to Grinnell. It is very hilly so may not be for casual riders.
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Helbert would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice lakeside campground”
Reviewed 6/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 121 |
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Elec sites were full when we arrived so we parked our Class B in a tent site. Great campground with amazing lake access with fishing, kayak, canoe and 5 mph or less motor boats. Nice camp store for sundries, fishing supplies, firewood and ice. There is also a paved bike trail along the road between here and Grinnell which we rode one d... more
Elec sites were full when we arrived so we parked our Class B in a tent site. Great campground with amazing lake access with fishing, kayak, canoe and 5 mph or less motor boats. Nice camp store for sundries, fishing supplies, firewood and ice. There is also a paved bike trail along the road between here and Grinnell which we rode one day. Very hilly but nice option for non lake people.
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Helbert would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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