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North Overlook Camp

North Overlook Entrance
North Overlook Booth
North Overlook Campground
North Overlook - Volksweg Trail
Campers at North Overlook

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

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 

Number of accommodations: 49

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 23

Sites & Availability

49 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 45, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
47, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night
48, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night
49, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night
50, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night
51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night
52, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$14.00
/ per night

Reviews (133)

What Guests Are Saying

North Overlook Camp is a well-maintained, clean campground with friendly hosts and excellent restroom facilities, making it a popular choice for visitors. Campers appreciate the shaded, spacious sites and proximity to hiking and biking trails, as well as the peaceful atmosphere. However, some guests noted the need for additional restrooms during peak times and occasional traffic noise from nearby roads.

Review Summary

4.5
133 reviews
5
58.6%
78
4
33.1%
44
3
6.8%
9
2
1.5%
2
1
0.0%
0

Grayson B

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: 51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Wonderful

David L

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 39, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Great Staff, new bathrooms, great sites!

Preston C

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 48, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

Beautiful camp site with a great view of the lake.

NANCY L

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 51, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

The staff was top notch and responded quickly and politely when there were people having a picnic in our site when we arrived. The paths are plentiful with excellent views. The campground was full but quiet. The shower/bathroom combination was a real treat and in excellent condition!

Carol M

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: 46, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

4

We enjoy North Overlook for camping. Great campground hosts and workers. We had our granddaughter with us and was a bit concerned about the very large ant hills around area of 43,45

Janet P

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 12, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

enjoyed stay,everyone was friendly and they kept things clean.

Darwin W

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

5

Great rest rooms and showers very clean at all times. Would like to see the lots much more level had to really block high

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

Location North Overlook Camp

Address:
1007 Highway T15
Pella, IA, 50219
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 41.3803 / -92.9697

Elevation: 249 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Tent sites are walk-up only. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking area approximately 50 feet from campsite.

General

North Overlook does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site. 

General

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.

General

The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Friday through Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Fee Booth phone number: (641) 628-1701.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Parking or driving motor vehicles on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass.

General

Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.

General

Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted.

General

Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted.

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