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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:27PM CDT until July 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with multiple days of heat index values of 100 to 110 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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 |
Availability
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