North Overlook Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only. No overnight camping is allowed. Occupancy is permitted until dusk. If not reserved, the shelter is available free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flood Watch issued September 14 at 11:24AM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Iowa. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely from this midday today through tonight. While rainfall amounts in some areas will be modest, there will be pockets of heavier rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, especially if multiple rounds fall in the same area. In addition, several more rounds of heavy rainfall are expected later this week, from Wednesday onward, and this watch might need to be extended or succeeded by more watches later.
About
North Overlook Picnic Shelter is a day-use only facility located adjacent to North Overlook Campground on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. This is not a campground and overnight camping is not allowed. The conventional open shelter provides 20 amp electrical service, picnic tables, an outdoor grill, fire ring, water fountain, and nearby flush toilets. The shelter sits within hardwood forests offering shade and scenic lake views. Lake Red Rock provides excellent boating, water skiing, and swimming opportunities, with designated water trails for kayakers and canoeists along the shoreline. Anglers can find crappie, walleye, largemouth and striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike, and bluegill. The area is located 10 minutes from Pella and 15 minutes from Knoxville. The 15-mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River. Wildlife is abundant, with waterfowl including American White Pelicans migrating through in spring and fall, and bald eagles observable from November through March.
Directions
From Pella, Iowa, take County Highway T-15 southwest for 3 miles, then follow signs to North Overlook Picnic Shelter.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (641) 828-7522 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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