About Tailwater East Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
Campground Amenities
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River Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (109)
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater East Campground is a well-maintained and scenic site, ideal for families and those attending events in nearby Iowa City. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, flat camping spots, and beautiful views along the river, making it a favorite destination for many. However, there have been some concerns about power outages and the cleanliness of certain areas, such as the dumpster and shower facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater East Campground is a well-maintained and scenic site, ideal for families and those attending events in nearby Iowa City. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, flat camping spots, and beautiful views along the river, making it a favorite destination for many. However, there have been some concerns about power outages and the cleanliness of certain areas, such as the dumpster and shower facilities.
Review Summary
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
This small campground has great views of the river and is kind of secluded from the rest of the Coralville Dam Recreational Area. Some sites are concrete pads and only have electric hookups (30A), and others are gravel. most sites were very level. The restrooms and showers were kept clean by the campground staff and security and Rangers were seen often driving around the campground. Tailwater East is a small campground with a dump station, but the freshwater fill would be iffy as it is the same as the blackwater rinse hose. We used the main dump station at West Overlook, which has separate fresh water fill spigots. TWE also has a boat launch for the lower half of the Iowa river. We enjoyed our eight days here hiking, kayaking, and using all the recreational area's amenities.
Lori H
July 17, 2022
Bathrooms out of order! Nothing letting you know before reservations. Could’ve at least had port o potty
Corina B
July 2, 2022
The bathrooms were out of order, so we had to walk up the hill to the day use area. These were locked in the morning…no place to go potty when we woke up.
This is a local party spot after dark. Carloads of people came after 10pm blasting music even though they were surrounded by sleeping campers on either side of the river. Good thing there was a signal so the police could be contacted. They were quick to handle.
The dumpster is extremely stinky!
Seems there is a better camping experience on the opposite side of the river, minus the party noise by the visiting individuals.
Seth A
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: E20, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
More 50 amp sites
Courtney C
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: E22, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
Our stay was great minus the group across the way having two larger dogs not tethered. This created an issues for my two dogs that were tied out to our camper. Other than that, the stay was wonderful and we’ve already scheduled a longer outing later in the season!
Dale C
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: E10, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground! Love coe parks. Just wish they had full hookups
Maria B
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: E07, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
Nice spot downstream of the dam. Great fishing along the banks. Very clean bathrooms.
Only confusion is potable water not marked. No signs or blue handles. Red handles- which usually mean not suitable for drinking. We had water in our tank prior to arriving so as was okay for us.
Vickie B
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: E14, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp friendly camper very quiet great host
Richard J
October 16, 2021
Excellent cleaning staff great hosts well kept campgrounds
Sophoun P
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: E18, Loop: TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND
Nice clean campgrounds, wish they let you stay more than 2 weeks in the same area and open all year round.
Location Tailwater East Campground
Address:
2829 Prairie Du Chien Rd Ne
Iowa City, IA, 52240
United States
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel est on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.7 miles, across the Coralville Lake Dam. The entrance to the Tailwater East 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 miles and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 miles, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE and travel east for 1.1 miles. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.7 miles, across the Coralville Lake Dam. The entrance to the Tailwater East Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7244 / -91.5261
Elevation: 227 feet
Policies & Rules
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Three camping units are permitted per campsite: One RV and two tent, or three tents. |
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Up to six occupants are permitted per campsite. |
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Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. |
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Visitors shall register for their campsite at the West Overlook Campground Fee Booth prior to setting up on the campsite. |
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Check-Out Time: 12:00 P.M. |
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Check-In Time: 2:00 P.M. |
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Do not attach anything to trees. |
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Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained. |
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No parking on grass, roads, shoulders or empty campsites.
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All of the following items are prohibited: loaded firearms, explosives, ammunition, bow or other projectile-firing devices, and fireworks. |
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All of the following items are prohibited: bouncy houses, swimming pools, and Chinese lanterns. |
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No-Shows: If a customer does not arrive and register for their campsite by check-out time the day after original arrival date, the customer will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee. |
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Cancellation: If a customer cancels a reservation they will be charged a $10.00 service fee. If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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All boats shall be removed from the lake/river each day. Boats are not permitted to be moored on the shoreline overnight. |
