Ivans Recreation Area

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

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• Newton, US · 38 km
• Indianola, US · 49 km
• Altoona, US · 52 km
• Des Moines, US · 59 km
• Ottumwa, US · 60 km

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🏞️ Attractions

Lake Red Rock - Ivan's CampgroundParks & play

Red Rock Dam is a dam in central Iowa, United States, on the Des Moines River, forming Lake Red Rock. It is contained entirely within Marion County. The nearest cities are Pella to the northeast, and Knoxville to the southwest. The dam consists of a rolled earthfill embankment and a gravity concrete control section. The dam, at crest elevation of 797 feet (243 m) above mean sea level, is about 5,2

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

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Gladys Black Bald Eagle RefugeParks & play0.8 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗

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Horns Ferry Bridge AreaParks & play8.5 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗

Rolscreen MuseumAttractions9.9 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗

Fire Station MuseumAttractions10.2 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗

KlokkenspelAttractions10.5 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗

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