Within the Coralville Recreation Area, Linder Point Campground operates under Army Corps of Engineers management as the smallest and quietest of four local camping options. The campground sits away from the main lake activity, providing a forested setting with both open and wooded terrain near Coralville Reservoir.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 85 feet on paved roads, though no pull-through options exist. All sites include electric hookups, with fresh water and a dump station centrally located. Stephanie S. notes that "Linder has a nice modern clean bathroom and shower house" that receives daily cleaning. Most sites offer open sky access for satellite internet connectivity.
The location keeps campers removed from boat ramp crowds and heavy fishing activity found at other area campgrounds. Within walking distance, Funcrest Dairy and Grill serves ice cream and food in a 1950s-themed setting. Campers can explore the nearby Devonian Fossil Gorge and dam area, while hiking trails and disc golf provide additional recreation options around the reservoir.
Access roads can be rough, and the campground lacks amenities specifically for children. Reservations are available for sites ranging $26-30 per night. The setup works well for RV campers seeking a tree-covered base camp with full hookups but minimal crowds.
Description
Overview
The Linder Point 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.
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.
Facilities
The Linder Point Campground offers 18 campsites to include full hook-up campsites, standard electric campsites, and non-electric campsites. Amenities include a modern restroom and shower facility. The campground fee booth is located at the West Overlook Campground and the dump station and drinking water is located just outside of the West Overlook Campground. The Linder Point Day Use Area offers picnic sites and access to the Woodpecker Nature Trail.
Natural Features
Coralville Lake is located in the Iowa River Valley, just north of Iowa City. The Linder Point 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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLinder Point Campground is located in Iowa near Coralville
Directions
From Interstate 80 (Iowa City, Iowa), 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 0.7 miles. The entrance to the Linder Point Campground will be located on the left side of the road. From Interstate 380 (North Liberty, Iowa), take Exit 4 towards North Liberty. Travel east on W. Penn St. for 2 miles and turn right onto N. Dubuque St. Travel south on N. Dubuque St. for 1.9 miles, at the traffic circle, continue straight onto Dubuque St. NE. Continue traveling south on Dubuque St. NE for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto West Overlook Rd. NE and travel east for 0.7 miles. The entrance to the Linder Point Campground will be located on the left side of the road.
Address
3983 West Overlook Rd NE
Iowa city, IA 52240
Coordinates
41.7244833 N
91.543225 W
Connectivity
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AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/7/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 13 min from Iowa City, IA
- 23 min from Cedar Rapids, IA
- 53 min from Davenport, IA
- 1 hr 11 min from Waterloo, IA
