South Overlook (Ia)

US Army Corps of Engineers · Iowa

South Overlook (Ia) in Iowa. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 51 public campsites we map in Iowa.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone: 641-828-7522
Coordinates: 41.36639, -92.98966

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-24, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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