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About Tailwater West Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (353)
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
Dean M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: T22, Loop: Tailwater West
We had a nice time tenting. There was a disturbance one evening with one individual who appeared to have consumed something that impaired her ability to think clearly but that is not within the control of the rangers or hosts and law enforcement arrived in under 2 minutes.
The one thing that stood out, which would have made this stay much more pleasant, is that the shower water was hot - nearly scalding hot - with no ability to turn it down. That would have been pleasant on cooler days, but we were in the 90s with full sun. A cool shower would have been most welcome.
Laura R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
A smaller quiet campground with great views. Some sites are a little tricky to back into with the weird angles but eventually manageable . Bath/shower house were super clean
Corliss B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: T01, Loop: Tailwater West
We live Tailwater! Clean and well taken care of.
J N
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: T22, Loop: Tailwater West
Great Site. A few bright lights. Sound of the spill way was nice. Very clean.
Laurie S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2026 • Stayed at: T12, Loop: Tailwater West
Loved out time at tailwater west! So peaceful and beautiful! So much wildlife! Still, wish there was better internet service. .
William S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: T16, Loop: Tailwater West
Nice clean park, quiet at night. Easy to get to, and get into your spot. Mine was a pull through, it was a little short for my 5th wheel and truck. Was able to park the truck close by though and in site of the camper.
Richard & Jennifer S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: T12, Loop: Tailwater West
We enjoyed our time here. It was quiet & plenty of grass for our puppies to play!
Richard K
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
Available and clean
Gary F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
Clean campground, level campsite. Well maintained.
Tammy M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
The campsites are all paved and very large. There is a nice small lake right beside the river. We saw a lot of people catching fish. The campground is very clean and the bathrooms and showers are great.
Location & Directions for Tailwater West Campground
4103 Prairie Du Chien Rd Ne, Iowa City, IA 52240 United States
Elevation: 207 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 0.2 mi. 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 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 and travel east 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 0.2 mi. The entrance to the Tailwater West Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
Policies & Rules
General
- Three camping units are permitted per campsite: one RV and two tent, or three tents.
- Up to six occupants are permitted per site.
- Quiet Hours are;
- Visitors shall register for their campsite at the West Overlook Campground Fee Booth prior to setting up on the campsite.
- Check-Out Time:;
- Check-In Time:;
- Do not attach anything to trees.
- Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained.
- No parking on grass, roads, shoulders or empty campsites. No UTVs or golf carts within the campground.
- 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.
- All boats shall be removed from the lake/river each day. Boats are not permitted to be moored on the shoreline overnight.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- The dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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