North Overlook Camp

1007 Highway T15, Pella, Iowa, United States
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About North Overlook Camp

North Overlook Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website 

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49 total sites
RV Sites 43 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 6 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
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  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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49 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 ft long
🚐 02, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 47 ft long
🚐 03, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 ft long
🚐 05, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 ft long
🚐 06, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 33 ft long
🚐 07, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 53 ft long
🚐 09, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 63 ft long
🚐 10, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 ft long
🚐 11, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 ft long
🚐 12, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 ft long
🚐 13, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 ft long
🚐 14, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 64 ft long
🚐 15, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 ft long
🚐 16, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 41 ft long
🚐 17, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 63 ft long
🚐 18, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 66 ft long
🚐 22, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 ft long
🚐 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 63 ft long
🚐 24, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 ft long
🚐 25, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 ft long
🚐 26, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 61 ft long
🚐 27, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 ft long
🚐 28, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 49 ft long
🚐 29, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 68 ft long
🚐 30, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 57 ft long
🚐 31, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 66 ft long
🚐 32, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 53 ft long
🚐 33, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 69 ft long
🚐 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 ft long
🚐 35, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 ft long
🚐 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 ft long
🚐 37, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 ft long
🚐 38, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 ft long
🚐 39, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 ft long
🚐 40, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 71 ft long
🚐 41, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 ft long
🚐 42, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 ft long
🚐 43, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 84 ft long
🚐 44, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 69 ft long
🚐 45, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 ft long
🚐 46, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 69 ft long
⛺ 47, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 48, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 49, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 50, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 52, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade

Reviews

186 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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Arashk N

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September 3, 2024 Stayed at: 50, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

It's a great place, I recommend it to everyone for relaxing.

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Steve T

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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Always the cleanest bathrooms and nice sites. We camp here a few times a year

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Joshua H

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September 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.

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Lynn S

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September 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

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James C

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October 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

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Randy P

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October 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.

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William A

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May 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.

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christopher f

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May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Nice camp area with new bath house. Tv and cell service not good

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David L

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June 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.

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Location & Directions for North Overlook Camp

1007 Highway T15, Pella, IA 50219 United States

Elevation: 249 ft

Nearest town

Pella, IA - 3.8 mi

About 8 min to downtown

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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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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