North Overlook Camp

Show on map 641-828-7522 lakeredrock@usace.army.mil

1007 Highway T15
Pella, IA 50219

Overview

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

Recreation

Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area

Facilities

North Overlook offers 46 shady campsites with 50-amp electric hookups, along with 6 primitive tent sites without electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.

Younger campers love the park's playground, and the North Overlook Beach is located within 1/4 mile from the campground.

Natural Features

Lake Red Rock is situated on the Des Moines River. Hardwood forests cover the lake shore at North Overlook, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American White Pelican, migrates through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (641) 628-1701 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Camp site features

Across 49 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 43 of 49 sites
Pets allowed: all 49 sites
Longest RV: 84 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

1007 Hwy T-15 Pella, Iowa 50219 From Pella, Iowa, take County Highway T-15 southwest for 3 miles, then follow signs to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Leah B

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Reviewed a month ago

Campground was high up and pretty vacant so we lucked into the ability to pick a site of our choice per the host. The town of Pella is very close a must see with the Dutch influence and traditional windmills and square. Per capita the population somehow supports a fairly high number of coffee shops and bakeries. Plan on it!

Ruth c

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Reviewed a month ago

This was our second time camping there and we hope to make it a yearly thing. The park is clean, the bathrooms are really nice as well.

Scott D

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Reviewed a month ago

Excellent location, excellent showers and restrooms, extremely clean facilities, love the trail for walking and biking. It’s my favorite campsite so far.

Kim B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campground, well maintained. Clean restrooms and showers. Close to downtown Pella, IA. Must see Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill Tour. Delicious Dutch Letters sold at local bakeries. Will return to this campground and visit Pella again.

Ronald V

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Had a great time

Brittney B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Large corner spot with only one neighbor on one side. Enough space for 3 tents. Fire pit/Grate is not the best compared to other campsites. Very close access to the bathroom/showers.

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