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FIREWOOD ALERT!: The Corps of Engineers is prohibiting firewood in our recreation areas if brought from out of the State of Iowa. This is to help prevent the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. When camping or picnicking at Coralville Lake, purchase your firewood from a local vendor.

DAM COMPLEX (IA), CORALVILLE LAKE, IA

Description

The Dam Complex is a part of the Coralville Lake Project and is comprised of five campgrounds. The campgrounds are Cottonwood, Linder Point, Tailwater East, Tailwater West and West Overlook. The area offers lake and river fishing, camping, boating, swimming and water skiing. There are several public golf courses just a short drive from the Dam Complex. The environment is wooded. Coralville Lake is located very close to Iowa City/ Coralville which boasts the largest mall in Iowa. A visit to the Dam Complex puts you in an ideal location to enjoy the river and many activities.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Fishing Platform
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Marina
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
This campground has first-come, first-serve sites.
This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends.b>

Camping equipment is limited to one wheeled unit plus one tent per site or two tents per site. Use of the campsite is limited to your immediate family or no more than six unrelated persons. All equipment must fit on the campsite. Extra vehicles may park in designated parking areas only.
Camping fees range from $12-$24/night.
For more information, please call the Coralville Lake Project Office at (319) 338-3543 Extension 6300.

Tailwater East campsites E7, E10, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, E18 and E19 are near the bank that slopes down to the Iowa River. Exercise caution especially with small children.
Tailwater West campground is adjacent to a popular fishing area which has 24-hour traffic.
The following campgrounds are part of the Dam Complex: Cottonwood, Linder Point, Tailwater East, Tailwater West and West Overlook.

Getting There:

Dam Complex (IA)
2850 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD NE
Iowa City IA 52240-7820

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.72444, -91.52944

North of Iowa City, Iowa; from I-80 take Exit 244, take Dubuque Street north 3 miles to West Overlook Road and proceed 1/4 mile to the park entrance.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (319)338-3543
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