Elk Rock State Park

Elk Rock State Park
Sign for the south/main area of Elk Rock State Park
Map showing the location of Elk Rock State Park
Map showing the location of Elk Rock State Park
Location of Elk Rock State Park in Iowa
Map showing the location of Elk Rock State Park
Map showing the location of Elk Rock State Park
Elk Rock State Park (the United States)
LocationMarion County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates41°24′3″N 93°5′13″W / 41.40083°N 93.08694°W / 41.40083; -93.08694
Elevation823 ft (251 m)[1]
Established1978
Governing bodyIowa Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteElk Rock State Park

Elk Rock State Park is a state park in Marion County, Iowa, United States, situated on both upstream banks of Red Rock Reservoir. Knoxville at the southwest and Pella to the northeast are the nearest cities. On north are Otley and Monroe; at the west is Pleasantville.

Elk Rock has two areas: the main area and the "Mile Long Bridge" area. The bridge area is much smaller than the main area but has a couple of shelters and a restroom facility. The main area has many camp sites, two boat ramps, park office, and various trails.

Sign for the bridge area
  1. ^ "Elk Rock State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 15, 2003. Retrieved February 27, 2011.