Tailwater West Day Use Area
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About Tailwater West Day Use Area
Tailwater West Day Use Area is a national park campground at Coralville Lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Coralville Lake include Tailwater West Campground, Cottonwood Campground (ia), West Overlook Campground, East Overlook Day Use Area and Tailwater East Campground.
Total reservations in May โ 2023: 1 ยท 2024: 1
Location
Address
Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates
41.7227, -91.5324
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- โขAugust sees 3 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

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

West Overlook Campground
Coralville Lake
East Overlook Day Use Area
Coralville Lake

Tailwater East Campground
Coralville Lake
Turkey Creek Day Use Area
Coralville Lake
Tailwater West Day Use Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Tailwater West 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 Tailwater West Day Use Area?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Tailwater West Day Use Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Tailwater West Day Use Area right now?
Tailwater West 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 Tailwater West Day Use Area located?
Tailwater West Day Use Area is located in Coralville Lake, near Iowa City, Iowa.
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