Hickory Ridge is a 200-acre primitive paddle-in or hike-in campground on the south side of Lake Red Rock featuring eight first-come, first-served campsites with no camping fee.

This oak-hickory woodland area offers paddlers and hikers a wilderness experience, accessible via a 3.

2-mile paddle southeast from Elk Rock East or by foot trail, with no modern amenities but ideal for those seeking a remote backcountry camping experience on Iowa's largest lake.