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About Tailwater West Campground
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2026 Season availability
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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 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.
Connie F
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
The campground has an Interesting setting, located underneath a dam. No actual water views, but judging from all the people fishing in the area, the fishing must be good. Our site was a pull-thru with full hook-ups. The sewer hook-up was not great. It stuck above the ground and there were not fittings on the pipe. We thought maybe it was just our site, but no, none of the sites had fittings either. We thought this was weird and very inconvenient.
Connie F
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
The campground has an Interesting setting, located underneath a dam. No actual water views, but judging from all the people fishing in the area, the fishing must be good. Our site was a pull-thru with full hook-ups. The sewer hook-up was not great. It stuck above the ground and there were not fittings on the pipe. We thought maybe it was just our site, but no, none of the sites had fittings either. We thought this was weird and very inconvenient.
David S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: T04, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful park with people enjoying the opportunities amenities. Level camp sites.
David S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: T04, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful park with people enjoying the opportunities amenities. Level camp sites.
Barbara R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: T02, Loop: Tailwater West
Can be a challenge to check in if you’re not familiar with this location….several campgrounds in the area but only one ‘ranger station’ for check in. There is a phone number posted to check in as well however. Beautiful camping spot!!! We will be back:-))
Barbara R
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: T02, Loop: Tailwater West
Can be a challenge to check in if you’re not familiar with this location….several campgrounds in the area but only one ‘ranger station’ for check in. There is a phone number posted to check in as well however. Beautiful camping spot!!! We will be back:-))
Bob B
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: T14, Loop: Tailwater West
Great site at tailwater west. Large level concrete pad, shade from the large cottonwoods and quiet. Will stay here anytime we pass thru Iowa.
Bob B
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: T14, Loop: Tailwater West
Great site at tailwater west. Large level concrete pad, shade from the large cottonwoods and quiet. Will stay here anytime we pass thru Iowa.
Karen N
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
Great experience - only wish is that the ice cream shop was not up the hill - but maybe that's a good thing!
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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