North Overlook Camp
North Overlook Camp is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.38028, -92.96972
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 641-828-7522
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About North Overlook Camp
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Overlook Recreation Area | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| North Overlook Camp | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pilot Point | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Howell Station Recreation Area | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Keokuk Village | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Howell Station | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.1 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.