Tailwater East Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 1 through October 31. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The dump station is located just outside West Overlook Campground, a short drive away within the Dam Complex.
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:15AM CDT until June 20 at 12:22PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet and steady. - The river is near crest now. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:15AM CDT until June 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday 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 Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
About
Tailwater East Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground occupies a scenic, heavily wooded site on the east bank of the Iowa River, immediately downstream of the dam. With 28 campsites ranging from full hookup to standard electric to non-electric walk-to tent sites, it accommodates a variety of camping styles. Sites feature fire pits, picnic tables, and paved driveways up to 50 feet long. The campground provides a modern restroom and shower facility with flush toilets and hot water, a fish cleaning station, and a boat ramp for direct Iowa River access. The tailwaters below the dam offer excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. Several trails originate nearby, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk, and the barrier-free Veterans Trail. Just below the dam lies the Devonian Fossil Gorge, where visitors can explore a 375-million-year-old exposed sea floor with fossil remains of ancient marine life. The Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course offers a 9-hole layout in the Dam Complex. Iowa City and Coralville are minutes away, providing restaurants, shops, and the University of Iowa campus.
Directions
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City), take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel 1.1 miles and at the second stop sign, turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east 0.7 miles across the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground entrance is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| coralville.lake@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (319) 338-3685 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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