Sandy Beach Camp

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.