Fifield (ia)

Fifield is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles from Knoxville, the sprint car capital of the world. Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area, and the 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area. Fifield offers four reservable picnic shelters, each with 20 amp electrical outlets, picnic tables, an outdoor grill, a fire ring, paved parking and a water fountain. Two of the shelters have lake views, two are close to a restroom and one is close to a playground. Flush toilets are located nearby, and shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk. Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at Fifield, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake: a wide variety of waterfowl, including the American white pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall, bald eagles can be observed from November through March, and white-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake. Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.