About Tailwater West Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (151)
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater West Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite spot for many campers. The campground offers spacious sites, full hookups, and convenient access to fishing and nearby attractions, contributing to enjoyable stays. Some concerns were raised about noise from fellow campers and check-in confusion, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and appreciated the friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Tailwater West Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite spot for many campers. The campground offers spacious sites, full hookups, and convenient access to fishing and nearby attractions, contributing to enjoyable stays. Some concerns were raised about noise from fellow campers and check-in confusion, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and appreciated the friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere.
Review Summary
Larry N
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: T06, Loop: Tailwater West
The facility was fantastic ! Wished we could have stayed longer. Well kept! Our only bad thing was the campers to our left in tents were loud past quite time . During the day and at night it was a constant flow of F this and F that. One particular female was extremely vocal and obnoxious! Glad there were no kids close by!
Susie W
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: T03, Loop: Tailwater West
Great place to camp
Carolyn Y
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
We stayed several nights at Site T13 which is a pull thru full hookup site in October. This campground is very well maintained and we try to stay at it whenever we are in the area. Hope to stay there again next year. It’s close to shopping and lots of restaurants. Highly recommend.
Norma G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: T03, Loop: Tailwater West
Love full hookups. It makes it so much more convenient. Wish there were even more options of FH. I like the facilities with the new bathhouse and the beautiful fall colors all around . The sound of geese and various birds flying over is also wonderful as they migrate. Very clean well maintained campground and located conveniently. Sites are spaced out nicely to provide some privacy.
Michael L
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
It was a great stay
Tim T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
This location has fishing. They PVC tubes for recycling fishing line. However, all of them are full and need to be emptied. Otherwise things are good.
Tim T
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
No problems at all. Things looked good and everything worked. Sadly water level lowest I have seen it and I am 80
Michael U
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: T01, Loop: Tailwater West
Very nice concrete pad, level and the scenery was beautiful. Only the inside spots have sewer, ours didn’t but it was fine. Would definitely go back.
Lavell W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
Every single thing was amazing. The staff and folks were also great
Danny C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: T14, Loop: Tailwater West
Nice campground right on the tailwaters of the dam. Easy access to shoreline fishing plus there's a pond. The boat ramp is at the other campground across the river. The campsites on the outer rim in front of the dam have extra-large backyards. Our site T14 was level, but we did see some campers in the pull throughs that were jacked up off with wheels off the ground. Note you must check in at the fee booth in the West Overlook Campground.
Location Tailwater West Campground
Address:
4103 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 east on Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE for 0.2 miles. The entrance to the Tailwater West Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, IA) 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 0.2 miles. The entrance to the Tailwater West Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7227 / -91.5323
Elevation: 207 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 site. |
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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: bouncy houses, swimming pools, chinese lanterns, loaded firearms, explosive devices, ammunition, bow or other projectile-firing device, and fireworks. |
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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. |
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No-Shows: If a customer does not arrive and register for their campsite by 3:00 P.M. 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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The dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground. |
