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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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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Bill R

Verified

July 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

Excellent View, Staff was friendly, clean RR & Showers, only wish they had full hook up.

Reg P

Verified

August 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Great Camp Hosts! Wonderful place to camp!

James C

Verified

August 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

3

On site water hookups since camp is next to a huge lake.

Dan P

Verified

August 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

North Overlook had nice campsites. It offers 2 play areas for kids, swimming beach great walking/hiking trail, fishing and opportunities for kayaking or speed boating. Bathrooms were cleaned frequently. This place is now one of our favorites.

Michele F

Verified

August 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Hosts were very friendly. Sunsets gorgeous! Bathrooms very clean. Sites large and shady. Would definitely come back!

GArland p

Verified

August 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

An Iowa gem right on Lake Red Rock. Camped at site 39. Great views of sunset. Bring your bikes. Nice paved trails.

Steve S

Verified

August 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Excellent all sites at red rock are great

Londa M

Verified

August 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

We had the best site in the campgrounds and close enough to the bathrooms. It was serene and the weather was beautiful.

Rebecca B

Verified

August 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

We enjoyed our stay. The lot was nice and big . The restroom are excellent. The camp hosts do a wonderful job.
What a nice camp ground !

David S

Verified

September 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

3

There is only one dump station for 50 sites. Not enough when people are checking out and want to dump their sewage. The station gets backed up and people have to wait a long time.

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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