Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Red Rock

North Overlook Camp

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.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.

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North Overlook Campsite number 21 — US Army Corps of Engineers

Campsites

Standard with electric	43
Tent-only	6
Host/management	3
Total	52

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 90 ftRVs & trailersTents

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Getting there

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

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Lake Red Rock

North Tailwater Picnic Shelter

0.4 miles away

1.1 miles away

South Tailwater Picnic Shelter

1.3 miles away

1.4 miles away

North Overlook Picnic Shelter (Ia)

1.4 miles away

1.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.