About Tailwater West Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Seasonal information
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
Connie S
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
We love this campground. It is quiet. Enjoy watching the fishermen and women. So many family activities with the fossil gorge. Wildlife and birds. And I have got to say the bathrooms are the best we see in any rv park and we travel all summer.
Tari S
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
We had a beautiful spot. Lovely view the water noise was so relaxing. The site was perfect.
Jeff H
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful campground. Very adorable. Well maintained.
Mary H
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
Very nice
Norma G
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: T05, Loop: Tailwater West
What a lovely experience and location watching the pelican migration all week. We enjoyed the convenience of full hook ups and were surrounded by water on both sides. Each day offered walking opportunities - the fossil gorge and walking paths nearby. Delightful way to start our camping season as we prepared our camper near our home.
Peggy S
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
This is a small, quiet campground close enough to the Tailwater to hear the rush of water on the background. We even booked a second night to enjoy the lovely setting a bit longer. There is a trail along the forested river bank with an enormous tree topped with an eagle’s nest. Flocks of pelicans fished the tailwater along with day use fishermen. Friendly camp hosts too. We would love to come back
Robert B
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
Very nice and peaceful campground.
Cathy B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
Love camping and fishing
Thomas S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
Great, clean, CoE campground. All sites are paved, but only some are full hook-up. Will go again.
Robert Z
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
Beautiful park, spacious sites. Cast a fishing line from shore. Fire pits, picnic tables, shower house and full hookups. Can’t ask for more.
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. |
