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
Mary S
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Relatively easy access. View of the lake. Nicely shaded. The trees are close if you have slides
Michael M
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Well maintained camp area and bathhouse. Volunteers and Hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Fresh water fill at dump station had low pressure, so filling tank was slow
Brock A
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
The staff were very nice and helpful and the campground was very nice and the bathrooms were very clean and nice. Perfect for a comfortable camping experience.
Lea C
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Nice campground with lots of trees. The people at the gate entrance were very help with information about things to see and do in the area.
Cody S
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Great campground! Excellent facilities and access to many recreational activities.
Karen S
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
The fresh water fill hose at the dump station runs so very slow, a gallon a minute, that campers have a very long wait to use it. There are two other water spigots in the park but they are not accessible from the road.
This could be a very simple fix to replace the hose that has broken inside and blocks the water flow but, according to hosts, COE has made no attempt to address this problem.
Campers who are aware of the issue fill up down the road at the campground below the dam before going to North Overlook.
Jeffry G
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Nice park. Enjoyed walking trails.
It would be nice to have water hookups.
Barb H
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Some of the kindest, helpful camp hosts we’ve ever met!! Excellent cell phone reception compared to other Red Rock Lake campgrounds. Well maintained, clean grounds. Definitely sites more suited for big rigs than other sites. Not a bad site- but certainly a preference for some over the others.
jennifer b
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
Spot 48 is def the most level for tenting. Parking lot is right off the road but camping is down the hill so no issue with headlights.
SUPER clean restrooms and showers!! Great group of volunteers taking care of the facility. Short drive to Pella and Dutch history. Short drive to Knoxville for sprint car races.
Eric V
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
We really enjoyed this campground & site. Number 22 was a good spot & we love the overlooking the water. The bathrooms were wonderfully clean & were individual bathroom/showers which I've never seen before! The price was cheap & we would certainly stay here again!
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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