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Ashley C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 Stayed at: C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Loved how convenient the bathrooms were and the beach is fairly close!
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About Cottonwood Campground (IA)
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 RECREATION SEASONThe Cottonwood 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.
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C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Ashley C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 Stayed at: C01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Loved how convenient the bathrooms were and the beach is fairly close!
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Tanner V
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The campground was well kept and had nice bathrooms. I will be camping here again for sure.
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Tanner V
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The campground was well kept and had nice bathrooms. I will be camping here again for sure.
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Jessica M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Best campsite in Iowa. Beautiful tree cover, mostly flat sites. The bathrooms were clean, with good flush toilets, warm water, and air dryers. There were showers but we didn't use them.
I like that the walk in, non electric sites means tents only!
All sites had picnic tables and fire rings.
We had a fabulous time.
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Jessica M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 Stayed at: C11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Best campsite in Iowa. Beautiful tree cover, mostly flat sites. The bathrooms were clean, with good flush toilets, warm water, and air dryers. There were showers but we didn't use them.
I like that the walk in, non electric sites means tents only!
All sites had picnic tables and fire rings.
We had a fabulous time.
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Dan K
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 Stayed at: C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great location, but the quiet hours are not enforced. They let people drink and play loud music until midnight.
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Dan K
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 Stayed at: C08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
Great location, but the quiet hours are not enforced. They let people drink and play loud music until midnight.
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Shari D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 Stayed at: C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The bathrooms are maintained and clean. The showers are hot and in good condition. The is light near the restroom area and the remainder of the camping is very dark.
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Shari D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 Stayed at: C10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)
The bathrooms are maintained and clean. The showers are hot and in good condition. The is light near the restroom area and the remainder of the camping is very dark.
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Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground (IA)
4089 Prairie Du Chien Rd Ne, Iowa City, IA 52240 United States
Elevation: 220 ft
Getting There
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 mi and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 mi. At the second stop sign, turn right on...
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 mi and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 mi. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.1 mi. The entrance to the Cottonwood Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 mi and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 mi, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 mi. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 mi. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.1 mi. The entrance to the Cottonwood Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
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