Tailwater West Campground
Tailwater West Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.72274, -91.53230
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31 CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE STATION: (319) 338-3685 NOVEMBER 1 - APRIL 30 CORALVILLE LAKE PROJECT OFFICE (319) 338-3543 X.6300
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Tailwater West Campground
Overview The Tailwater West Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportunities, including boating, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities, picnicking and hunting. Recreation Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. Several trails are within the Dam Complex, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk and barrier-free Veterans Trail. The Devonian Fossil Gorge is just below the dam, offering a unique opportunity to explore a 375-million-year old sea floor and discover fossil remains of sea life that once inhabited this tropical marine environment. Twenty discovery points can be found throughout the site along with a cell phone audio tour. The Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes. Facilities The Tailwater West Campground is located on the west bank of the Iowa River below the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 22 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent cam
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Casey's General Store · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwater West Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Cottonwood Campground (Ia) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tailwater West | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| West Overlook Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Tailwater East | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| East Overlook Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.