Rock Creek State Park
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Rock Creek is a popular picnic spot and the open picnic shelter may be reserved online through the park reservation system. A playground is located within the campground. A beautiful open shelter sits next to the lake by the beach.
Rock Creek is one of central Iowa’s camping hotspots. The large campground bordering the lake has 200 campsites (101 with electrical hookups) and modern rest rooms and showers. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the park reservation system. Half of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are enjoyed on a system of multi-use trails around the park.
The beach provides an ideal spot to sunbathe and swim. The lake’s 15 miles of shoreline gives anglers a chance to try their hand at catching bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, saugeye and bullhead. The deepest water is approximately 18 feet and the average depth is about nine feet. The lake is excellent for trolling or casting. Ice fishing offers anglers a chance to catch king-sized bluegill and crappie.
Rock Creek is one of central Iowa’s most popular boating lakes. Any size boat motor may be operated at “no wake” speeds. Dock spaces are available for rent at several convenient locations around the lake.
The beach provides an ideal spot to sunbathe and swim. The lake’s 15 miles of shoreline gives anglers a chance to try their hand at catching bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, saugeye and bullhead. The deepest water is approximately 18 feet and the average depth is about nine feet. The lake is excellent for trolling or casting. Ice fishing offers anglers a chance to catch king-sized bluegill and crappie.
Rock Creek is one of central Iowa’s most popular boating lakes. Any size boat motor may be operated at “no wake” speeds. Dock spaces are available for rent at several convenient locations around the lake.
