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About Tailwater West Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
John S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: T06, Loop: Tailwater West
Very clean campgrounds nice fish cleaning stations!! Poor cell phone service but will definitely be back !
Bob S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
Fishing has been really bad all year for us
Bob S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
Fishing has been really bad all year for us
Jean F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: T05, Loop: Tailwater West
Short stay for us. Sites and campground were well maintained in park-like setting. Only issue was dog next to us barked all night.
Jean F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: T05, Loop: Tailwater West
Short stay for us. Sites and campground were well maintained in park-like setting. Only issue was dog next to us barked all night.
Tommy F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T16, Loop: Tailwater West
Great campground, well kept, level concrete site with FHU, only problem was figuring out how to check in. Turns out we shouldn't have worried as a host on a golf cart just checked us off his list (wish he would have told us). Lots of people fishing, we love to camp at COE campgrounds and this one did NOT disappoint
Tommy F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T16, Loop: Tailwater West
Great campground, well kept, level concrete site with FHU, only problem was figuring out how to check in. Turns out we shouldn't have worried as a host on a golf cart just checked us off his list (wish he would have told us). Lots of people fishing, we love to camp at COE campgrounds and this one did NOT disappoint
Barbara H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful campground.
Barbara H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful campground.
John E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: T04, Loop: Tailwater West
Loved the smallness of the campground with the sound of water rushing through the dam and a fishing pier right outside our door! The only bother was the camper next to us. There were bright blue camper lights up and down the sides that shown right through our bedroom windows, even with both shade pulled down. They lit up the whole bedroom! We had to tape tinfoil over them to get any sleep. I think RVs with these kind of lights should be required to turn them off after 10 pm because the visual “noise.” Thank you.
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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