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
Megan G
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T01, Loop: Tailwater West
This is a beautiful campground and one of our favorite! The kids love to walk over to the spillway and could stay there for hours. Very nice spot for fishing with a fish cleaning station, although people seem to misuse it often and clog it up, that causes a bit of a smell. Overall, this is a great small campground and an environment perfect for relaxing and family time.
Jim & Deb K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T01, Loop: Tailwater West
Nice
Lowell J
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T10, Loop: Tailwater West
Stayed here several times last summer during the week. This is our favorite spot at Coralville Reservoir because it's a bit more secluded and the campsites are in very good shape. Our dog loves trying to scare the ground hogs that hang out just at the edge of the trees! It's a very nice quiet place that has is still nice and close to the city.
Judy T
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T05, Loop: Tailwater West
We loved the quiet atmosphere of Tailway! We loved to watch the deer and people fishing at the dam. We plan to make reservations again this coming June, our Grandson is graduating from dental college and we plan to attend.
Janet W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T04, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful camping area, close to Iowa City. It would be nice if there were more full service sites.
Brent B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 β’ Stayed at: T21, Loop: Tailwater West
Good location, ease of check in. Nice basic place to tent camp that is inexpensive.
Mike K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 β’ Stayed at: T02, Loop: Tailwater West
Fantastic camp ground and well suited for big rigs
Steve M
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 β’ Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
This is a great campground. It's well maintained. The site we were in was excellent with lots of room. This rates up there with some of the best campgrounds we have been to.
Regina J
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 β’ Stayed at: T03, Loop: Tailwater West
A great place to camp big sites and nice to sit outside and hear the water. Was quiet has nice short hiking trail along the water looking forward to more camping
James D
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 β’ Stayed at: T16, Loop: Tailwater West
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tailwater West. The campground was very clean and well kept.
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. |
