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
Priscilla B
VerifiedMay 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
We chose this campground because of its location to Pella. We arrived Sunday evening of the tulip festival and location is very convenient. It is a small quiet campground. Interesting area with the dam, large beach area and other campgrounds around Lake red Rock Reservoir. The campground has several interesting trails to hike including having access to the Volkswegs trail.
Clarissa N
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
The park was quiet with many mature trees and the bathrooms were older but clean. I understand the bathrooms will be rebuilt the summer of 2021. The water and septic dump station were easy to access. We were able to walk down to the waterfront and enjoy the view. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Harold S
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Have camped here many years because of the beach and lake access, but just discovered the trails and the natural playscape area.
Deloris T
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
A nice campground. Close to town
Karen K
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Beautiful views - we captured the best sunset ever! Great paved, walking paths. We love this campground for the wide spaces between spots!
Arashk N
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
very good
Jim P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Campsite Hosts we’re great. We spent our first night camping in the same site, #26, 40+ years ago. Remains a great park!
Carolyn H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Enjoyed spot we picked. Loved how I can jump on bike and go for a relaxing ride, 2 different ways.
Susan J
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Camping was great. New bathroom/showers were wonderful!! Location was perfect for going to area sights in Pella & Knoxville.
Victor S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
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.
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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