About Tailwater West Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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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
Elizabeth D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: T09, Loop: Tailwater West
A very interesting and scenic campground. The day use area is part of the campground and uses the same bath house. There is a great paved bike trail called the IRC trail not far from the campground. Devonian fossil gorge was interesting. Iowa city is much nicer than doing business in Coralville. There is a lack of information about checking in. Another camper informed us that the check-in time at kiosk is 4pm. Must register. Overall a very pleasant stay on the west side of tailwater.
Brian T
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: T16, Loop: Tailwater West
Hard to get in to loop.
Malcolm M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: T12, Loop: Tailwater West
Awesomely pleasant campground. Beautiful sunny site with a large shaded area behind it for sitting and picnicking. Lots of space between sites. The river trail and fossil area are wonderful short hikes or visits. Lots of special birds on the river trail. Fun to watch all the fisherfolk along the shores of the tailwater.
Tammi G
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: T19, Loop: Tailwater West
We have been camping in this campground for years. Extremely disappointed this year to find that 2 of the full hook-up sites have been given to volunteer hosts who don't even "host" for that campground. Full hook-up sites are hard enough to come by as it is. One of those sites happens to be the only site that has handicap-accessible access to the bathroom and shower houses. Shame on you USACOE!!! The federal government should know better and DEIA is a top priority for them (I work for them too). To top it off, this site has more "stuff" in it than most residential yards and it looks trashy. Very disappointing.
LINDA H
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: T06, Loop: Tailwater West
Love the location and the view. Close to everything!
Mel/Judy H
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: T20, Loop: Tailwater West
After the local Corps blocked out certain sites it makes it extremely difficult to secure full hook-up sites.
Bruce H
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: T07, Loop: Tailwater West
Nice quiet area, especially like concrete and nice level for setting up camper. Lots of people fishing in area
Cathy B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
Great camp ground even the ones that don’t have full hook ups. That would be the only thing we would like to see improved.
Michael H
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: Tailwater West
Tail water is part of a large campground complex associated with the Coralville Lake impoundment. The sites are nicely spread out and generously sized. The power post was in good condition and the campground water was clean, clear and without odor or taste.
An excellent value.
Clarence G
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: T20, Loop: Tailwater West
It was good.
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. |
