North Overlook Entrance
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North Overlook Campground
North Overlook - Volksweg Trail
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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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular 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

Site
Price
🚐 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)

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

4.5
186 reviews
5
60.8%
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Beverly M

Verified

May 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

We love the fact that if grand kids come there pleany room for a tent. The restrooms are very noce and clean

Melissa D

Verified

May 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

3

Beautiful campground. Great site. The mosquitoes were horrible during our stay. I hope they spray soon!

Dan S

Verified

May 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

Great time

Betty O

Verified

May 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Showers and bathrooms were excellent - very clean, private. The park was very nice, the host was excellent. We would diffidently return to this place.

Connie M

Verified

May 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

OMG, It was beyond perfect. Except that the water in the restrooms and showers had some problems. Our group had 3 campers from different states. It was simple for them to find their way to stores and gas also. The place was clean and the location was perfect. Will do this again !

Jennifer T

Verified

September 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Beautiful and peace full, excellent place to camp

Victor S

Verified

September 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

We stayed at site 51. It was fine, but it's very close to a busy road and sits right in the middle of two other campsites. The pictures made it seem somewhat private, but it wasn't.

The campground itself is very nice. The bathrooms were clean and were private with individual rooms with showers. Very helpful staff too.

Susan J

Verified

September 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Camping was great. New bathroom/showers were wonderful!! Location was perfect for going to area sights in Pella & Knoxville.

Carolyn H

Verified

September 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

Enjoyed spot we picked. Loved how I can jump on bike and go for a relaxing ride, 2 different ways.

Jim P

Verified

September 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Campsite Hosts we’re great. We spent our first night camping in the same site, #26, 40+ years ago. Remains a great park!

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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