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North Overlook Camp

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North Overlook Camp is situated near Lake Red Rock, offering a landscape of rolling hills and open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the low 20s in winter to the mid-80s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Lake Red Rock Visitor Center and the Cordova Park Observation Tower.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Red Rock

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

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.

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.

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Location

North Overlook Camp is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Directions

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

Address

1007 Highway T15
Pella, IA 50219

Coordinates

41.3802778 N
92.9697222 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Victor S.
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2022

Decent Campground, but Subpar Tent Camping

This campground sits right next to a busy highway and the tent spots are right out front and have very little shade. The tent spots are very close to a busy highway. The tent spots are also VERY close together which is frustrating.

The lake is right next to the tent spots and you can walk to the beach which is nice. 

The water faucet was pretty far from the tent spots near the front. Bathrooms are new. There's a playground for the kids which is nice.

The RV camping is all within nice shaded areas. I wish the tent spots were back there.

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  • Review photo of North Overlook Camp by Victor S., July 31, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

North Overlook

Camping doesn't get much better than this in Iowa. The North Overlook site is part of a much larger group of COE campgrounds on Lake Red Rock. It is heavily shaded and offers direct access to a large beach on the lake complete with shower houses and concessions. Red Rock is the largest lake in the state and can accomodate any size water craft. The campground is located directly on the Volksweg trail which offers excellent opportunities for any level of hiker or bicyclist. The town of Pella is close by and is a worthy destination in itself. Shower houses are clean as is the campground in general. Campsites are well distanced from each other and offer a good degree of privacy. The only drawback, for some, is the fact that sewer and water hookups are not available. All sites have electric. I would highly recommend this, and all the COE campgrounds on Lake Red Rock.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does North Overlook Camp have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, North Overlook Camp has 50 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at North Overlook Camp?

    North Overlook Camp allows vehicles up to 90 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at North Overlook Camp?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at North Overlook Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does North Overlook Camp have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, North Overlook Camp does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at North Overlook Camp?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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