Rock Creek State Park - Kellogg, IA - Iowa State Parks

Picnicking/Shelters
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.

Camping
Rock Creek is one of central Iowa's camping hotspots. The large campground bordering the lake has 196 campsites including electrical hookups and modern rest rooms and showers. Advance campsite reservations can be made through the park reservation system. One fourth of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Trails
Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are enjoyed on a system of multi-use trails around the park.

Lake Activities (swimming, boating, fishing)
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. It is also great for ice fishing. Rock Creek is one of central Iowa's most popular boating lakes. Any size boat motor may be operated at a maximum of 5mph. Dock spaces are available for rent at several convenient locations around the lake. The courtesy docks in the campground are first come/first serve. A park concession store offers snack food, boat rental, bait/tackle and firewood. The number for the concession is 641-236-3876.