Vicki S
May 17, 2026
We rent it every year. It's always clean. It fits our big family perfectly.
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About Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the shore of Coralville Lake. Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, as well as recreation, fish and wildlife management and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportunities, including boating, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking and hunting.
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Boating
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Fishing
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Hiking
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Hunting
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Mountain Biking
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Swimming
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Water Skiing
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Seasonal information
2026
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Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Summary
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is consistently rented each year, praised for its cleanliness and suitability for large families. It provides ample space and facilities that meet the needs of visitors. Overall, it is a reliable choice for family outings.
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Location & Directions for Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
2192 Mehaffey Bridge Road Ne, Solon, IA 52333 United States
Elevation: 248 ft
Getting There
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel East on W. Penn St. for 2.2 mi. At the four way stop sign, turn left onto N. Front St./Mehaffey Bridge Road NE. Continue traveling on Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE for 2...
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel East on W. Penn St. for 2.2 mi. At the four way stop sign, turn left onto N. Front St./Mehaffey Bridge Road NE. Continue traveling on Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE for 2.9 mi. Right after crossing the Mehaffey Bridge, take a right hand turn onto the Sugar Bottom Campground Access Rd. Continue on the Sugar Bottom Campground Access Rd. for 1.1 mi. The entrance to the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area will be on the left.
From Highway 1 (Solon, Iowa), turn west onto 180th St. NE/E 5th St. Travel west on180th St. NE for 2.3 mi, the road will then become Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE. Continue traveling on Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE for 2.4 mi. Right before the Mehaffey Bridge, take a left hand turn onto the Sugar Bottom Campground Access Rd. Continue on the Sugar Bottom Campground Access Rd. for 1.1 mi. The entrance to the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area will be on the left.
Highway access
The Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is accessible via Interstate 380, approximately 4 miles away, and Highway 1, which is about 2.3 miles from the campground.
Policies & Rules
General
- If shelters are not reserved, they are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Playground and restrooms near the shelters are open to the public.
- The shelters and surrounding area must be cleaned and vacated by.
- No parking on the grass, roads, or shoulders.
- Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained.
- A Special Event permit is required to allow extra-large tents, chairs, inflatable toys, amplified music, ect., near the shelter(s).
- A Special Event Permit is be required for larger groups or special events at the shelter(s).
- A Special Event permit must be obtained at least two weeks prior to your arrival date. Please contact the Coralville Lake Project Office at (319) 338-3543 x.6300
- All of the following items are prohibited: loaded firearms, explosives, ammunition, bow or other projectile-firing devices, fireworks, and chinese lanterns.
- Do not attach anything to trees.
- No UTVs or golf carts allowed.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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