Sugar Bottom Campground
Currently closed for construction during May 2026. Reservations are unavailable until construction is complete. The campground typically operates May 1 through September 30.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:10AM CDT until September 22 at 11:34PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. .Additional rainfall from today through Monday night is expected to be considerably lighter than what fell Thursday through Saturday night. This helps provide higher confidence in these river forecasts. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:02AM CDT until September 23 at 6:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 16.8 feet this evening. It may fall briefly, but likely to rise again Monday night into Tuesday to 17.5 feet. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are currently unavailable for the Sugar Bottom Campground during the month of May due to ongoing construction. Please check back at a later date. Reservations will be available as soon as the construction is complete.
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.
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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 | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 62ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 66ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kathryn.s.atkinson@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (319) 624-2102 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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