Tailwater West Day Use Area
This is a day-use only area with no overnight camping. The group shelter is available for reservation or free first-come, first-served use when not reserved. All visitors must vacate by sunset.
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:18PM CDT until June 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * 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 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:58PM CDT until June 20 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 17.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
About
Tailwater West Day Use Area sits in a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the west side of Coralville Lake Dam. The facility caters to day visitors seeking picnic and fishing opportunities along the Iowa River tailwaters. The centerpiece is a group shelter with electric service and drinking water that can be reserved through Recreation.gov or used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis when not reserved. Coralville Lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. The area includes an accessible fishing pier and connects to several trails within the Dam Complex, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk, and the barrier-free Veterans Trail. The nearby Devonian Fossil Gorge provides a unique opportunity to explore a 375-million-year-old sea floor with fossil remains of ancient marine life. This is strictly a day-use area with no overnight camping. All visitors must clean up and vacate the shelters and surrounding grounds by sunset.
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, then at the second stop sign turn right onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east 0.2 miles; entrance is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (319) 338-3543 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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