Can you reserve a site at North Overlook Camp?

Yes, North Overlook Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does North Overlook Camp have?

52 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at North Overlook Camp?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at North Overlook Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Overlook Camp.

Are campfires allowed at North Overlook Camp?

Campfires are allowed at North Overlook Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

North Overlook Camp, Iowa — 49 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

49 bookable sites
52 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP

Site types

43 Standard Electric
6 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at North Overlook Camp

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
02	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	47 ft	8	🐾
03	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
04	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	8	🐾
05	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	🐾
06	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	33 ft	8	🐾
07	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	8	🐾
08	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	8	🐾
09	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	8	🐾
10	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
11	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	8	🐾
12	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	8	🐾
13	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	🐾
14	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	64 ft	8	🐾
15	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
16	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	41 ft	8	🐾
17	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	8	🐾
18	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	8	🐾
19	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Management	Back In	Paved	90 ft	8	🐾
20	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Management	Back In	Gravel	84 ft	8	🐾
21	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Management	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	8	🐾
22	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
23	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	8	🐾
24	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	8	🐾
25	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
26	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	8	🐾
27	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
28	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	49 ft	8	🐾
29	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	68 ft	8	🐾
30	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
31	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	8	🐾
32	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	8	🐾
33	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	8	🐾
34	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	🐾
35	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	8	🐾
36	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	8	🐾
37	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	8	🐾
38	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
39	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	8	🐾
40	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	71 ft	8	🐾
41	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	8	🐾
42	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	8	🐾
43	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	84 ft	8	🐾
44	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	8	🐾
45	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	72 ft	8	🐾
46	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	8	🐾
47	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
48	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
49	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
50	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
51	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
52	NORTH OVERLOOK CAMP	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

41.38028, -92.96972 · 41°22'49.0"N 92°58'11.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	3.9	4.6	5.4	4.2	4.3	3.7	2.7	1.9	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about North Overlook Camp

Can you reserve a site at North Overlook Camp?: Yes, North Overlook Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Overlook Camp have?: 52 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at North Overlook Camp?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at North Overlook Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at North Overlook Camp.
Does North Overlook Camp have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at North Overlook Camp?: Campfires are allowed at North Overlook Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near North Overlook Camp

North Tailwater Picnic Shelter 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Howell Station 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Overlook (Ia) 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia) 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wallashuck 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whitebreast Camp 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miner's Retreat Enclosed Shelter (Ia) 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whitebreast Point Shelter (Ia) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fifield (Ia) 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridgeview (Rathbun Lake) 34.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prairie Ridge (Rathbun Lake) 35 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-24.

North Overlook Camp