South Overlook (Ia)
South Overlook (Ia) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.36639, -92.98966
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 South Overlook (Ia)
Overview South Overlook is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. It is just 10 miles from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 miles 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 South Overlook offers two reservable picnic shelters with 20 amp electrical outlets. Flush toilets are located nearby. A large parking lot will provide ample space for larger crowds. If your event is open to the public, greater than 100 people, involves live or amplified music, or if alcohol will be available to attendees, you may need a special event permit. Click the link below to apply for an event permit: Special Event Permit If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter occupancy is permitted until dusk. Natural Features
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 Picnic Shelter (Ia) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Pilot Point | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Howell Station | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Ivans Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Keokuk Village | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Howell Station Recreation Area | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.