About Tailwater West Day Use Area
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (1)
Review Summary
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Location Tailwater West Day Use Area
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 Day Use Area will be located on the right side of the road.
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 miles and turn right onto 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 Day Use Area will be located on the right side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7227 / -91.5324
Elevation: 206 feet
Policies & Rules
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If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
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Playground and restrooms near the shelters are open to the public. |
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The shelters and surrounding area must be cleaned and vacated by sunset. |
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No parking on the grass, roads, or shoulders. |
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Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained. |
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A Special Event permit is required to allow extra-large tents, chairs, inflatable toys, amplified music, etc., near the shelter. |
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A Special Event permit is required for larger groups or special events at the shelter(s). |
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A Special Event permit must be obtained at least two weeks prior to your reservation date. Please contract the Coralville Lake Project Office at (319) 338-3543 x.6300 |
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All of the following items are prohibited: loaded firearms, explosives, ammunition, bow or other projectine-firing devices, fireworks, and chinese lanterns. |
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Do not attach anything to trees. |
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No UTVs or golf carts allowed. |
