West Overlook Campground
The West Overlook Campground is located within the Dam Complex at the Coralville Lake Project. The Coralville Lake Project is a multiple 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 skiing, picnicking and hunting.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 89 |
Site guide
89 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W01 | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W02 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W03 | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W04 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W05 | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W06 | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W07 | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W08 | Back-in | 59 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W09 | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| W10 | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 73 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site W60 is listed accessible |
The West Overlook Campground is located on the west side of the Coralville Lake Dam. The campground offers 89 standard electric campsites. Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, boat ramp, playgrounds, and horseshoes. The West Overlook Day Use Area offers a beach, picnic sites, picnic shelter, volleyball court, and playground. The dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, IA) take Exit 244 towards Dubuque St./North Liberty. Travel north on Dubuque St. for 3 miles and turn right onto West Overlook Rd. NE. Travel on West Overlook Rd. NE for 1.1 miles. At the stop sign take a slight left turn. The entrance to the West Overlook Campground will be located straight ahead.
| Nearest town | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.7253° N, 91.5356° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Active Endeavors ↗ | 3.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Sun & Fun RV ↗ | 6.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.8 mi |
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Natural features
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The West Overlook Campground lies among a heavily wooded forest of mixed hardwood species on the west side of the dam. 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 camping, boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. Anglers will find large and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish. Several trails are within the Dam Complex, including Squire Point, Woodpecker Trail, Tailwater Riverwalk and barrier-free Veterans Trail.The Devonian Fossil Gorge is just below the dam, offering 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 along with a cell phone audio tour. The Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is located in the Dam Complex and offers nine partially wooden and open holes.
Nearby
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 and Slovak Museum and 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 West Overlook Campground?
Sites at West Overlook 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 West Overlook Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does West Overlook Campground have?
89 sites, including 89 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at West Overlook Campground?
The longest site here provides 73 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does West Overlook Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at West Overlook Campground?
Amenities include modern restroom and shower facilities, boat ramp, playgrounds, and horseshoes.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at West Overlook Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at West Overlook Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at West Overlook Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at West Overlook Campground?
Site W60 is 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 West Overlook Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at West Overlook Campground?
Visitors enjoy Coralville Lake for camping, boating, fishing, swimming and water activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to West Overlook Campground?
Iowa City, Iowa. 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.
Source: Getting there