Iowa / Johnson County

Sandy Beach Camp

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates May 1 through September 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Sandy Beach Campground is located on the northern shores of Coralville Lake in Johnson County, Iowa, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lies within a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species and offers 58 campsites accommodating RVs, trailers, and tents. Site types include full hookup sites, standard electric sites, and non-electric walk-to tent sites. Modern amenities include restroom and shower facilities, drinking water, a dump station, playground, and entrance station. The adjacent Sandy Beach Day Use Area provides picnic sites, a group shelter, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, and lake access. The campground allows up to three camping units per site (one RV and two tents, or three tents) with a maximum of six occupants per site. Coralville Lake provides excellent recreational opportunities including fishing for large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. The lake is popular for boating, swimming, and water activities. Nearby attractions include the Devonian Fossil Gorge below the dam, where visitors can explore a 375-million-year-old sea floor with fossil remains. The campground is conveniently located near Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and several cultural and historic sites including the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch and the Amana Colonies.

Directions

From Interstate 380 (Shueyville) take Exit 10 towards Shueyville. Travel east on 120th St. NW for 1.2 miles. At the stop sign, turn right onto NE Curtis Bridge Rd. Travel south for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Sandy Beach Rd. NE and travel east for 1.9 miles. The entrance to Sandy Beach Campground will be on the right side of the road.

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