East Overlook Day Use Area
This is a day-use only facility. Overnight camping is not permitted. All shelters and facilities must be vacated by sunset. Unreserved shelters are available free on a first-come, first-served basis. Group shelters may be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov.
About
East Overlook Day Use Area is a day-use facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located on the east side of the Coralville Lake Dam in Johnson County, Iowa. The area sits among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species and offers two large group picnic shelters with water and electric hookups available for reservation. Amenities include flush toilets, a playground, horseshoe pit, and access to the barrier-free Veterans Trail. The nearby Devonian Fossil Gorge below the dam provides a unique opportunity to explore a 375-million-year-old sea floor with fossil remains of ancient sea life. This is strictly a day-use facility. Overnight camping is not permitted, and all shelters must be cleaned and vacated by sunset. Unreserved shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Directions
From I-80 in Iowa City, take Exit 244 toward Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Continue 1.1 miles to the second stop sign, then turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east 0.7 miles across the Coralville Lake Dam. The East Overlook Day Use Area is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (319) 338-3543 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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