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About Tailwater West Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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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
Susan D
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: T06, Loop: Tailwater West
Tailwater West was a great campground. We only stayed for 2 night, but I wish we had a longer stay. Great things to do in the area and lots of wildlife. Sites were large, with electric and water hookups. Very clean campground.
PAUL R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
Cellphone service was terrible
Mike D
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: T12, Loop: Tailwater West
Great park to spend the night.
Dennis C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: T13, Loop: Tailwater West
I enjoyed the total experience and everything was clean and neat
William C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: T05, Loop: Tailwater West
We appreciate how well maintained the facilities are at the Corp of Engineer parks.
David H
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: T02, Loop: Tailwater West
Great location and facilities. Locating check-in at the adjacent campground was a bit of a challenge but that’s it. Clean bathrooms and showers. Really a great campground. A slight negative. Absolutely zero cell service with T mobile
Shawn D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: T10, Loop: Tailwater West
2nd time in a month that we were at a Coralville reservoir campground and the fire pits weren’t cleaned and this time it was half full of ash. Never heard back from the campground after my last review so I’m guessing they don’t care about their customers. My other issue is that we camp at three different Corps campgrounds, Coralville, Shady Creek and Clark’s Landing. All three are different when it comes to checking in. If you miss speaking to the host at Shady or Clark’s, they do a drive by in their cart and check you off as there. At Coralville they do a drive by and leave a note telling you to check in. Would be easy for Coralville to do the same.
Lana B
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
We love this campground because the sites are paved and the one we had was direct water/sewer hookup. Clean and close to fishing. Great for our grandkids.
Josh H
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: T02, Loop: Tailwater West
Campsite was beautiful and not to mention the surroundings, the river the pond the fossil bed! What a treat.
Joe N
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: T10, Loop: Tailwater West
It’s a very nice park even though we had some rain and storms
The park is always clean and fishing is always good
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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