Tailwater West Campground
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About Tailwater West Campground
Tailwater West Campground 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.
Tailwater West 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 69 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 167 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Coralville Lake include Tailwater West Day Use Area, Cottonwood Campground (ia), West Overlook Campground, East Overlook Day Use Area and Tailwater East Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 107 · 2024: 226 · 2025: 200
Location
Address
Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7227, -91.5323
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 236 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Tailwater West Day Use Area
Coralville Lake
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Cottonwood Campground (ia)
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West Overlook Campground
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East Overlook Day Use Area
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Tailwater East Campground
Coralville Lake
Turkey Creek Day Use Area
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Tailwater West Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tailwater West 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 West Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tailwater West Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tailwater West Campground right now?
Tailwater West 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 West Campground located?
Tailwater West Campground is located in Coralville Lake, near Iowa City, Iowa.
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