West Overlook Campground
West Overlook Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Iowa. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.72528, -91.53556
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31: WEST OVERLOOK CAMPGROUND 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 West Overlook Campground
Overview The West Overlook 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 skiing, 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 West Overlook Campground is located on the west side of the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 89 standard electric campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, boat ramp, playgrounds, and horseshoes. The West
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Overlook Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Campground (Ia) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tailwater West Day Use Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Tailwater West Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Linder Point | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Tailwater West | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.