Sugar Bottom Campground

About

Sugar Bottom Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the east shore of Coralville Lake in the Iowa River Valley. The 232-site campground is nestled in a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species, providing shade and privacy for campers. Site types range from non-electric walk-to tent sites to full-service RV sites with 20/30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups. Standard electric sites with 30-amp service are also available. Coralville Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. The campground provides direct access to a beach and boat ramp. On land, campers can explore the Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail system, which features beginner to expert routes, or walk the barrier-free asphalt trail. The Cedar Valley Nature Trail also passes through the area. An 18-hole disc golf course is located in the adjacent day-use area. Facilities include modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers, vault toilets throughout the campground, a dump station, and potable water. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground typically operates from May 1 through September 30. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2.2 miles. At the four-way stop, turn left onto N. Front St./Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE. Continue 2.9 miles. After crossing Mehaffey Bridge, turn right onto Sugar Bottom Campground Access Rd. and continue 1.1 miles to the entrance.