Turkey Creek Day Use Area
This is a day-use only area with no overnight camping. Shelters must be vacated by sunset. Picnic shelters are available free on a first-come, first-served basis when not reserved.
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.
About
Turkey Creek Day Use Area is a day-use facility located on the east side of Coralville Lake Dam in Johnson County, Iowa. The area sits among mixed hardwood forest and provides access to several recreational amenities within the dam complex. Facilities include a large group picnic shelter equipped with electricity and drinking water, flush toilets, and a playground. The Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course offers nine holes through partially wooded terrain. Several trails originate nearby, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk, and the barrier-free Veterans Trail. The Devonian Fossil Gorge below the dam exposes a 375-million-year-old tropical sea floor with 20 marked discovery points and a cell phone audio tour. This is not a campground. Overnight camping is not permitted, and all shelters must be cleaned and vacated by sunset. The picnic shelters are available free on a first-come, first-served basis when not reserved. Special event permits are required for large groups or amplified music.
Directions
From I-80 in Iowa City, take Exit 244 toward Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Continue 1.1 miles, turn right at the second stop sign onto Prairie Du Chien Rd. NE. Travel east 0.9 miles across Coralville Lake Dam; entrance is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 | None |
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