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Sugar Bottom Day Use Area

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCoralville Lake ยท Iowa City, Iowa
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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.

Reservation Trends - Sugar Bottom Day Use Area
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Total reservations in May โ€” 2023: 5 ยท 2024: 2 ยท 2025: 5

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Location

Address

Iowa City, Iowa

Coordinates

41.7657, -91.5565

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 9 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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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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