Tailwater East Campground
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About Tailwater East Campground
Tailwater East Campground is a national park campground at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Coralville Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Tailwater East Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 73 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Coralville Lake include East Overlook Day Use Area, Turkey Creek Day Use Area, Tailwater West Campground, Tailwater West Day Use Area and Cottonwood Campground (ia).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 80 · 2024: 161 · 2025: 167
Location
Address
Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7244, -91.5261
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 199 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
East Overlook Day Use Area
Coralville Lake
Turkey Creek Day Use Area
Coralville Lake
Tailwater West Campground
Coralville Lake
Tailwater West Day Use Area
Coralville Lake
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Cottonwood Campground (ia)
Coralville Lake
West Overlook Campground
Coralville Lake
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Tailwater East Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tailwater East Campground?
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 Tailwater East Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tailwater East Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tailwater East Campground right now?
Tailwater East Campground 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 Tailwater East Campground located?
Tailwater East Campground is located in Coralville Lake, near Iowa City, Iowa.
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