About North Overlook Camp
Available sites
49 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (186)
What Guests Are Saying
North Overlook Camp is a well-maintained campground known for its exceptionally clean bathrooms and friendly, helpful hosts. The park features mature trees, providing ample shade, and offers easy access to walking and biking trails, as well as beautiful lake views. While some campers noted slow water filling at the dump station and occasional road noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
North Overlook Camp is a well-maintained campground known for its exceptionally clean bathrooms and friendly, helpful hosts. The park features mature trees, providing ample shade, and offers easy access to walking and biking trails, as well as beautiful lake views. While some campers noted slow water filling at the dump station and occasional road noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Arashk N
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
It's a great place, I recommend it to everyone for relaxing.
Steve T
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Always the cleanest bathrooms and nice sites. We camp here a few times a year
Joshua H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Site #44 was very nice. There was a very decent view of the lake. The site had a nice amount of space, I didn’t feel squished between campers which is important to me. The bathroom at North Overlook Campground was very clean and seemed recently renovated.
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Loved every minute of it- the trails-it was peaceful-enjoyed watching the squirrels-the lady at check in office was awesome-we’ll be back
James C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Site has good views of the lake. Nice level site
Has long bike trail but it is very bumpy Bike to town around 5 mi
Rj J
VerifiedOctober 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Beautiful facilities, well maintained.
Randy P
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Can't believe the campground hosts skipped out and went home two days before the park closed. I needed firewood and nobody was home... no vehicles in host sight. Othewise we live approximately 80 mi west of Omaha and were on our way back home with plans to stop and visit with our olders daughter and family in West Des Moines. Love North Overlook and Howells Station. We make plans to stay when we are in the area. Some pads need extending as they are short and rough for longer Motorhomes and RV's, but the park is nestled in nice oak trees and our stay was very comforting. Love North Overlook.
William A
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Deanna, the camp host, was outstanding and very hospitable.
We thank her for her kindness when we visited Pella tulip festival.
christopher f
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Nice camp area with new bath house. Tv and cell service not good
David L
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Campground is nice. The showers and bathrooms are very nice and clean. The noise from the highway next to the campground is bad. I prefer to camp where it’s quiet.
Location & Directions for North Overlook Camp
1007 Highway T15, Pella, IA 50219 United States
Elevation: 249 ft
Highway access
North Overlook Camp is accessible via Highway T15. The nearest major road is US Highway 163, which is approximately 10 miles away.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
General
- Tent sites are walk-up only. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking area approximately 50 feet from campsite.
- North Overlook does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site.
- The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: ; Friday through Sunday: &.
- We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind.
- Camping units are restricted to one wheeled unit and two tents, or three tents per site. A maximum of eight persons per campsite is allowed.
- Parking or driving motor vehicles on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass.
- Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.
- Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted.
- Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted.
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