Sugar Bottom Campground
The Sugar Bottom Campground is located on the shores of Coralville Lake. The Coralville Lake Project is a multipule use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management and forest management. Coralville Lake provides many recreational opportunities, including boating, camping, hiking, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, swimming, water activities, picnicking, and hunting.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 219 |
| Walk-in | 14 |
| group standard area electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 10 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 66 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
234 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Walk-in | Partial | No | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 002 | Walk-in | Partial | No | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 003 | Walk-in | Partial | No | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 004 | Walk-in | Partial | No | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 008 | Electric | Back-in | 58 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Electric | Back-in | 54 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | Electric | Back-in | 63 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 012 | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 013 | Electric | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 89 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 170, 172, 174, 177 are listed accessible |
The Sugar Bottom Campground offers 232 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, 50 amp electric and water hookup campsites, standard 30 amp electric campsites, and non-electric walk-to tent campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, vault toilets, dump station, drinking water supply, entrance station, beach, and boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2.2 miles. At the four way stop sign, turn left onto N. Front St./Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE. Continue traveling on Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE for 2.9 miles.
| Nearest town | Solon, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.7564° N, 91.5592° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Active Endeavors ↗ | 5.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Sun & Fun RV ↗ | 6.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.7 mi |
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Sugar Bottom Campground, Coralville Lake, Solon, IA
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Natural features
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Sugar Bottom Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the east side of the lake. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. Whitetail deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, song birds and other species roam the lands around the lake.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in Sugar Bottom. Several trails are within Sugar Bottom, including the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail, and a barrier-free asphalt trail.The Sugar Bottom Disc Golf Course is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers 18 partially wooded and open holes. The Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trail is located in the Sugar Bottom Day Use Area and offers beginner to expert trails.
Nearby
The Devonian Fossil Gorge is 10 miles away, just below the Coralville Dam. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a 375-million-year-old sea floor and discover fossil remains of sea life that once inhabited this tropical marine environment. Twenty Discovery Points can be found throughout the site. Iowa City/Coralville offers the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Iowa campus, hospital and clinics, numerous restaurants and shops as well as Coral Ridge Mall. Cedar Rapids has wonderful cultural, historic and ethnic attractions such as The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and is the home of the Kernels Professional Baseball Club. West Branch boasts the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Presidential Library/Museum. At Amana Colonies visit seven quaint villages with outstanding restaurants, wineries, historic sites and specialty shops. Kalona is known as the �¢����Quilt Capital of Iowa�¢���� and is home to an Old Order Amish and Mennonite Community.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Sites at Sugar Bottom Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sugar Bottom Campground have?
244 sites, including 219 standard sites with power, 14 walk-in sites, and 1 group standard area electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Sugar Bottom Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, vault toilets, dump station, drinking water supply, entrance station, beach, and boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sugar Bottom Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Sites 170, 172, 174, and 177 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sugar Bottom Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Sugar Bottom Campground?
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sugar Bottom Campground?
Solon, Iowa. The Devonian Fossil Gorge is 10 miles away, just below the Coralville Dam.
Source: Getting there