North Overlook Camp

Photo · US Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

52Sites

90 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 52

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

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in IA-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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