West Overlook Campground
Open May 1 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. The campground office operates on-site during the open season; off-season inquiries are handled by the Coralville Lake Project Office.
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
West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at Coralville Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project on the Iowa River just north of Iowa City. The campground occupies a heavily wooded area of mixed hardwoods on the west side of the dam, providing shade and a natural setting. All 89 sites are standard electric with 20/30 amp hookups, and select sites offer 50 amp service and water connections. Sites accommodate tents, RVs, trailers, fifth wheels, and camper vans with driveways ranging from 50 to 54 feet. Facilities include modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers. A dump station and potable water are located just outside the campground. Recreational amenities include a boat ramp, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court. The adjacent West Overlook Day Use Area offers beach access and picnic shelters. Coralville Lake supports excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. Nearby attractions include the Devonian Fossil Gorge, a 375-million-year-old exposed sea floor, and the Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course. Iowa City and Coralville provide restaurants, shops, and the University of Iowa campus within a short drive.
Directions
From Interstate 80 (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 to the stop sign, take a slight left, and the campground entrance is straight ahead.
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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 | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 54ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 54ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| 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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