Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
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About Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is a national park campground at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Coralville Lake include Sugar Bottom Campground, Linder Point Campground, West Overlook Campground, Cottonwood Campground (ia) and Tailwater West Campground.
Total reservations in May โ 2023: 5 ยท 2024: 2 ยท 2025: 5
Location
Address
Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7657, -91.5565
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- โขJuly sees 9 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Sugar Bottom Campground
Coralville Lake

Lake Macbride State Park
Lake Macbride State Park

Linder Point Campground
Coralville Lake

West Overlook Campground
Coralville Lake
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Cottonwood Campground (ia)
Coralville Lake

Tailwater West Campground
Coralville Lake
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Sugar Bottom Day Use Area?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Sugar Bottom Day Use Area right now?
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Sugar Bottom Day Use Area located?
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area is located in Coralville Lake, near Iowa City, Iowa.
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