Rock Creek State Park

Not to be confused with Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C..

Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Kellogg.

Rock Creek State Park
Bridge over Rock Creek Lake for County Road F27
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Location	Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Coordinates	41°44′56″N 92°50′33″W
Area	1,697 acres (6.87 km2)[1]
Elevation	922 ft (281 m)[2]
Established	1952
Governing body	Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Website	Rock Creek State Park

The 1,697-acre (687 ha) park was dedicated in 1952 and includes numerous boat launches and docks, picnic grounds, camping grounds, and trails for horseback riding and hiking. In the winter, the 602-acre (244 ha) lake may freeze over, and the park is a popular spot for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Grinnell is located 7 miles (11 km) to the east. The park's proximity to the town as well as a connecting bike path make the park a popular destination for students at Grinnell College.

Fishing is a popular thing at Rock Creek, Fish species are Black and White Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Freshwater Drum, and Walleye. Golden Shiners also have a small population here, two large Golden Shiners were caught while fishing for panfish.

Entrance sign

References

1. "Rock Creek State Park" (PDF). Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 23, 2011.
2. "Rock Creek State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. April 30, 1979. Retrieved February 27, 2011.

External links

• Rock Creek State Park