Rock Creek State Park
| Rock Creek State Park | |
| Iowa State Park | |
 Bridge over Rock Creek Lake for County Road F27
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Location | Kellogg |
| - elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| - coordinates | 41°44′56″N 92°50′33″W / 41.74889°N 92.84250°WCoordinates: 41°44′56″N 92°50′33″W / 41.74889°N 92.84250°W |
| Area | 1,697 acres (687 ha) |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Management | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
  Location of Rock Creek State Park in Iowa
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| Website: Rock Creek State Park | |
Rock Creek State Park is a state park of Iowa, US. It is located in Jasper County, near Kellogg.
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.
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