Iowa / Marion County

North Overlook Camp

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates spring through fall with reservations required through Recreation.gov.

About

North Overlook Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Des Moines River. The campground offers 46 shaded campsites with 50-amp electric hookups and 6 primitive walk-in tent sites. Hardwood forests cover the shoreline, providing scenic views and shade throughout the campground. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, a dump station, and a playground. North Overlook Beach is located within a quarter mile of the campground. The campground is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists along the shoreline. Anglers can fish for crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike, and bluegill. The 15-mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and Cordova Recreation Area. Wildlife is abundant, with waterfowl including American White Pelicans migrating through in spring and fall, and bald eagles commonly observed from November through March. White-tailed deer, turkeys, and other small animals are frequently viewed around the lake.

Directions

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

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