Tailwater West Campground, Iowa City, IA

Tailwater West Campground in Johnson county is located just 14 min north of Iowa City, IA with an elevation of 679 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 69 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 20 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $26.00.

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41.72274, -91.53230
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(319) 338-3685 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$14 - $26

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 5

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#T1	Available	Back-in	58 ft	$24
#T2	Available	Back-in	63 ft	$24
#T9	Available	Back-in	65 ft	$24
#T14	Available	Back-in	62 ft	$24
#T22	Available	Back-In	-	$14

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 1

Site		Status	Features	Driveway	Length	Price
#T22		Available		Back-In	-	$14

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Campsite Reviews (79)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		18%
3 star		3%
2 star		3%
1 star		0%

@CecilPCFF01391 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #T7

My only complaint is check in time is at two but nobody is at the booth until 3

@CamerronL266BA · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #T6

The location is easy to find. The area is a quaint section of sites. Fully paved and level spots. The pond attached to the area is peaceful and nice to fish off the dock. Showers and bathrooms are clean.

@SandraJDD1AAAC · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #T17

As always a great stay.

@CecilPCFF01391 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #T14

Well kept and quiet camp here often

@LeslieJCC34DF5 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #T8

Throughly enjoy our stay.

@aaronD1726438 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #T21

Always clean and quiet...lots to explore with the kids

@Elizabeth15985 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #T9

A very interesting and scenic campground. The day use area is part of the campground and uses the same bath house. There is a great paved bike trail called the IRC trail not far from the campground. Devonian fossil gorge was interesting. Iowa city is much nicer than doing business in Coralville. There is a lack of information about checking in. Another camper informed us that the check-in time at kiosk is 4pm. Must register. Overall a very pleasant stay on the west side of tailwater.

@LeroyB50DAC1CF · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #T19

Campground is well kept and quiet.

@MalcolmM36CAA0 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #T12

Awesomely pleasant campground. Beautiful sunny site with a large shaded area behind it for sitting and picnicking. Lots of space between sites. The river trail and fossil area are wonderful short hikes or visits. Lots of special birds on the river trail. Fun to watch all the fisherfolk along the shores of the tailwater.

@BrianT1694442 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #T16

Hard to get in to loop.

@TammiGFE5C0B18 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #T19

We have been camping in this campground for years. Extremely disappointed this year to find that 2 of the full hook-up sites have been given to volunteer hosts who don't even "host" for that campground. Full hook-up sites are hard enough to come by as it is. One of those sites happens to be the only site that has handicap-accessible access to the bathroom and shower houses. Shame on you USACOE!!! The federal government should know better and DEIA is a top priority for them (I work for them too). To top it off, this site has more "stuff" in it than most residential yards and it looks trashy. Very disappointing.

@LindaH1671742 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #T6

Love the location and the view. Close to everything!

@MelJudyH0A4F36 · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #T20

After the local Corps blocked out certain sites it makes it extremely difficult to secure full hook-up sites.

@CathyB3119916 · Camped on Oct 1, 2023 at Campsite #T8

Great camp ground even the ones that dont have full hook ups. That would be the only thing we would like to see improved.

@BruceH7382571 · Camped on Sep 30, 2023 at Campsite #T7

Nice quiet area, especially like concrete and nice level for setting up camper. Lots of people fishing in area

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #T8

Tail water is part of a large campground complex associated with the Coralville Lake impoundment. The sites are nicely spread out and generously sized. The power post was in good condition and the campground water was clean, clear and without odor or taste.An excellent value.

@ClarenceGE1566 · Camped on Sep 9, 2023 at Campsite #T20

It was good.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #T3

Well maintained campground. Restrooms and showers were clean. An overall great experience.

@AngelaB3904301 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #T1

Real nice wish I would have had more time there

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #T14

Campsite was great, concrete, almost level lot.. Could use a new picknic table as ours had rotten boards. 8 out of 10.

@SeanG9266296 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #T16

Very nice campground. Friendly and helpful staff.

@PamelaN9435956 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #T1

Love staying here. The sites are beautifully maintained and the host is friendly and attentive. We got in our spot and set up but the office was closed so we knew we would just ride down later (office in other campground). But the host camp around in a golf cart and gave us our tags and said no need to go down. So nice! One thing though you may need to clean/wash out the dumpster it had something rotting in there.

@paula9352969 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #T4

Great place to camp!

@DarrellS869781 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #T19

Always a great place to camp. The campground is well kept. Another great time.

@DanielK2430073 · Camped on Jun 21, 2023 at Campsite #T13

Very nice campground

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