North Overlook Camp

1007 Highway T15, Pella, Iowa, United States
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Campers at North Overlook

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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 

Available sites

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

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • 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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3 stars 5.4% (10)
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Scott E

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June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Very clean campground. Restroom/shower were kept very clean. Really enjoyed the stay. The water source was only on one side, my camper fills on the other, appreciate when it is available on both sides. Great access to a walking trail inside the campground.
Will definitely reserve here again.

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Steven N

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

The North Overlook campground is a well-kept, easy to access, quiet campground. The bathroom and showers are clean. Water fill and dumping convenient. The campground is close to a beach, hiking/biking trails, golf, and Pella and Knoxville for small-town exploring. We will camp here again.

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Jerry M

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Very nice park. Lake was rougher than we are use to do to storms the day before.

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Tish G

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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Very lovely spots that are mostly level with hard surface to eat and gather around the fire. Lots of trees for shade and the hiking/bike trails are so close. The map and pictures don’t do this campground justice!

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Ron B

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July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Great assistance when bad weather struck in middle of night

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Patricia A

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

We really like the new shower rooms at N. Overlook. They were a comfort when a severe storm blew in on July 10th with high winds. The siren was barely heard, but the ranger driving through the loop several times, lights flashing, speaker on with storm warning was appreciated.

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Katrina M

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 52, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

My husband and I had gone tent camping for our honeymoon and it was beautiful. The bathrooms were close and we had an amazing view! The campground is very clean and kept up to date.

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Ann S

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September 2, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

We had a great campsite right by the bathroom that backed up to the woods. Only negative thing about the spot was that you could often hear people on the trail, and the noise from the road was pretty substantial during peak hours.

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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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