Sandy Beach Camp
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May 1 through September 30. All 58 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 12:31PM CDT until September 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson and Whiteside and Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington. The threat for additional flooding has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:03PM CDT until September 20 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Benton County in east central Iowa... Northern Cedar County in east central Iowa... Northern Iowa County in east central Iowa... Northern Johnson County in east central Iowa... Jones County in east central Iowa... Linn County in east central Iowa... * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams remain flooded or very slowly receding due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1201 PM CDT, there continued to be public reports of slowly receding water from flooded creeks in and near Marion in Linn County. Runoff from recent heavy rain will continue lead to flooding of low-lying spots, urban areas, small streams and creeks and poor-drainage areas. The threat for heavy rain has ended, but runoff will delay fall of water levels and improvement in conditions. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Vinton, Marengo, Mechanicsville, Stanwood, Marion, Hiawatha, Mount Vernon, Robins, Belle Plaine, Center Point, Lisbon, Fairfax, Solon, Ely, Atkins, Walford, Springville and Palo.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:00PM CDT until September 20 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southern Cedar County in east central Iowa... Iowa County in east central Iowa... Johnson County in east central Iowa... Muscatine County in east central Iowa... Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa... Northwestern Louisa County in southeastern Iowa... Washington County in southeastern Iowa... * WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Streams remain high or just over their banks to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1154 AM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported creeks over their banks in northwest Louisa and western Muscatine Counties. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain fell over much of the warned area yesterday and Sunday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Iowa City, Muscatine, Washington, Tipton, Marengo, West Branch, Sigourney, Columbus Junction, Durant, Coralville, North Liberty, West Liberty, Williamsburg, Wilton, Kalona, Tiffin, Wellman, Lone Tree and University Heights.
About
Sandy Beach Campground occupies a prime location on the northern shores of Coralville Lake, nestled among heavily wooded mixed hardwood forest. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the campground provides 58 sites ranging from full hookup RV sites with water and electric to standard electric sites (20/30 amp) and primitive walk-to tent sites for those seeking a more rustic experience. The campground features modern flush restrooms with shower facilities, a dump station, and potable water. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Sites accommodate RVs up to 44-48 feet depending on location. The adjacent Sandy Beach Day Use Area offers a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, large group picnic shelter, sand volleyball, and direct lake access for swimming. Coralville Lake supports excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. The surrounding area features mountain bike and hiking trails, hunting opportunities, and the unique Devonian Fossil Gorge below the dam where visitors can explore a 375-million-year-old sea floor.
Directions
From Interstate 380 at Shueyville, take Exit 10 east on 120th St NW for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto NE Curtis Bridge Rd and travel south 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Sandy Beach Rd NE and continue east 1.9 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 48ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kathryn.s.atkinson@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (319) 848-4400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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